Jan 7, 2022 • 16:38
Our co-founders Farah (CEO) and Brian (Chairman) discuss why they started Helixtap Technologies, share their insights on key events in 2021 in the rubber and commodities industry, and predict what's in store for the markets in 2022
Feb 21, 2022 • 16:38
Chairman and Co-Founder of Helixtap Technologies, Brian Miller, discusses the factors driving physical rubber prices higher - inflation, rising freight costs, labour shortages, and so on. Tune in to find out if we really are at the brink of a rubber supercycle! [0:02:28] What does 'transitory' mean when discussing the…
Mar 31, 2022 • 16:24
Our CEO, Farah, and Alvin, Director of Data and Business Development, discuss the impacts of Russia-Ukraine on rubber and oil prices, supply chains, and how data can be used to futureproof businesses. [0:01:48] Russia's impact on rubber and other commodities [0:04:15] Supply chain disruptions and inflation [0:08:47] Impact of volatility…
May 13, 2022 • 8:19
As the markets were withering through the ripple effects of the Russia and Ukraine conflict, the fear about the economic toll of China’s strict “Zero Covid” policy is ripping through the rubber market.
Jun 6, 2022 • 15:03
Sustainability has been at the forefront of discourse in recent years across a wide range of industries. The Helixtap team discusses key lessons from the World Rubber Summit 2022 and the integral role data plays in solving unsustainable practices and meeting ESG-related goals - from climate change and alleviation to…
Jul 8, 2022 • 8:10
A seasonal analysis on how SICOM TSR20's first position prices for May 2022 were trading at its lowest monthly average in the past 12 months, and how this impacted physical rubber prices
Aug 12, 2022 • 15:35
With the global economy dealing with a series of unprecedented set backs, predictive analytics or forecasting comes in handy to assess and plan for the future. Forecasting models become important for long-term trends, allowing firms to plan their cash flows and take long-term positions. The rubber market needs to develop…
Oct 13, 2022 • 17:33
What is the cost of demonstrating compliance? The question that is currently plaguing the tyre manufacturing industry, especially after the recent inclusion of natural rubber in EU’s deforestation law. Transcript here: https://helixtap.com/2022/10/13/podcast-esg-sustainability-and-compliance-in-tyre-manufacturing-rubber-production-and-the-greater-commodities-industry/
Dec 2, 2022 • 22:29
CEO Farah Miller speaks with fellow IRSG Next Gen Rubber Leaders Desmond Wan (Southland Global) and Linda Mitchell (Tyre Stewardship Australia) on the factors affecting rubber prices, sustainability, and their hopes for the future of the rubber industry. Transcript here: https://helixtap.com/2022/12/02/podcast-2022-reflections/
CEO Farah Miller speaks with fellow IRSG Next Gen Rubber Leaders Desmond Wan (Southland Global) and Linda Mitchell (Tyre Stewardship Australia) on the factors affecting rubber prices, sustainability, and their hopes for the future of the rubber industry. Transcript here: https://helixtap.com/2022/12/02/podcast-2022-reflections/
What is the cost of demonstrating compliance? The question that is currently plaguing the tyre manufacturing industry, especially after the recent inclusion of natural rubber in EU’s deforestation law. Transcript here: https://helixtap.com/2022/10/13/podcast-esg-sustainability-and-compliance-in-tyre-manufacturing-rubber-production-and-the-greater-commodities-industry/
With the global economy dealing with a series of unprecedented set backs, predictive analytics or forecasting comes in handy to assess and plan for the future. Forecasting models become important for long-term trends, allowing firms to plan their cash flows and take long-term positions. The rubber market needs to develop financial instruments, such as derivatives and options, for the proper hedging of open positions, as well as for creating greater liquidity. In this episode, Helixtap is in conversation with Dr. Belal Baaquie, to delve into the details of predictive prices needs in rubber industry and the methodology and usage of Helixtap’s predictive pricing. Transcript here: https://helixtap.com/2022/08/15/podcast-forecasting-models-in-rubber-and-the-greater-commodities-sector/
A seasonal analysis on how SICOM TSR20's first position prices for May 2022 were trading at its lowest monthly average in the past 12 months, and how this impacted physical rubber prices
Sustainability has been at the forefront of discourse in recent years across a wide range of industries. The Helixtap team discusses key lessons from the World Rubber Summit 2022 and the integral role data plays in solving unsustainable practices and meeting ESG-related goals - from climate change and alleviation to facilitating a circular economy. [00:01:50] The changing demands in the tyre industry [00:04:25] Climate change impacting the supply chain and the greater rubber industry [00:06:25] Sustainability trends in the rubber industry [00:10:10] Data and digitisation creating a sustainable ecosystem
As the markets were withering through the ripple effects of the Russia and Ukraine conflict, the fear about the economic toll of China’s strict “Zero Covid” policy is ripping through the rubber market.
Our CEO, Farah, and Alvin, Director of Data and Business Development, discuss the impacts of Russia-Ukraine on rubber and oil prices, supply chains, and how data can be used to futureproof businesses. [0:01:48] Russia's impact on rubber and other commodities [0:04:15] Supply chain disruptions and inflation [0:08:47] Impact of volatility in freight on rubber [0:11:49] Using data to navigate through an uncertain market
Chairman and Co-Founder of Helixtap Technologies, Brian Miller, discusses the factors driving physical rubber prices higher - inflation, rising freight costs, labour shortages, and so on. Tune in to find out if we really are at the brink of a rubber supercycle! [0:02:28] What does 'transitory' mean when discussing the phenomena of supercycles? [0:04:14] What is a supercycle, and has this happened in the rubber industry in the past? [0:05:44] What is causing a supercycle - inflation, lack of structural investment, or disrupted supply chains? [0:07:01] What role is COVID-19 playing in creating a supercycle? [0:08:00] What role is inflation playing? [0:09:24] What role is rising interest rates playing? [0:11:46] What role is rising freight costs playing? [0:13:56] Conclusion - is rubber entering a supercycle?
Our co-founders Farah (CEO) and Brian (Chairman) discuss why they started Helixtap Technologies, share their insights on key events in 2021 in the rubber and commodities industry, and predict what's in store for the markets in 2022
