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Bearish Tides in the North Sea

The market has slowed down, with players largely reluctant to put on plays amid immense geopolitical uncertainty....
Published: June 23, 2026
Written by:
Mita Chaturvedi

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi
and
Martha Dowding

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding
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The market has slowed down, with players largely reluctant to put on plays amid immense geopolitical uncertainty.

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Written by

Mita Chaturvedi

Research Associate, Flux
Mita Chaturvedi

Martha Dowding

Research Associate, Flux
Martha Dowding

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