Market reactions to volatility - energy market insights from the EDF Wholesale Market Services team

In this special edition of PowerCast from EDF’s Wholesale Market Services team, we reflect on the recent escalation in the Iran–Israel conflict and its early impact on global energy markets. Recorded yesterday (23 June) and already the markets have moved again, a reminder of just how volatile and fast-moving the situation is. In this episode, David Edmonds is joined by Senior Curve Trader Stephen Carrington to discuss: Initial reactions in gas, oil, power, and carbon markets Why the Strait of Hormuz remains a key pressure point The increasing role of risk premium in market pricing How wider economic impacts are shaping demand forecasts 🎙️ This episode offers insight without speculation, an informed look aiming to give listeners context on what these developments might mean for the energy sector in the UK.