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January 2025: Energy Markets Outlook with Marcus McGregor, Managing Director and Head of Commodities (Energy and Basics) Research Team  

A new year brings with it a new presidential administration, one that has stated its energy policy will pursue a broad array of energy resources. The new policy will likely have a significant impact on energy markets and the economy overall.  

Rich Sega, Conning’s Global Chief Investment Strategist, takes the issue head on in the Conning ConnText podcast for the first quarter in his discussion with Marcus McGregor, Conning’s lead analyst for energy. 

Their discussion covers major facets of the energy landscape, from prices in oil, natural gas and coal to the dynamics of international energy demand, the impact of fracking and drilling, and the Biden administration’s recent ban on oil drilling in U.S coastal waters. McGregor also offers his guidance for insurance companies that are considering energy market investments for their portfolios.  

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