Helixtapping the Industry

2022 Reflections

Helixtap Technologies — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:09:00 +0000

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://www.helixtap.com/2022/12/02/podcast-2022-reflections/

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ESG, sustainability, and compliance in tyre manufacturing, rubber production and the greater commodities industry

Helixtap Technologies — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 02:44:54 +0000

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://www.helixtap.com/2022/10/13/podcast-esg-sustainability-and-compliance-in-tyre-manufacturing-rubber-production-and-the-greater-commodities-industry/

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Forecasting models in rubber and the greater commodities sector

Helixtap Technologies — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:05:01 +0000

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://www.helixtap.com/2022/08/15/podcast-forecasting-models-in-rubber-and-the-greater-commodities-sector/

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Seasonal analysis: May 2022 futures and physical prices

Helixtap Technologies — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:20:23 +0000

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

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World Rubber Summit 2022 Round Up

Helixtap Technologies — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:54:52 +0000

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.

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The changing demands in the tyre industry

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Climate change impacting the supply chain and the greater rubber industry

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Sustainability trends in the rubber industry

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Data and digitisation creating a sustainable ecosystem

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China’s Covid Lockdowns – Impacts on the Rubber Market

Helixtap Technologies — Fri, 13 May 2022 09:07:24 +0000

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.

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Supply chain snags seen stretching through 2022 – Is rubber in trouble?

Helixtap Technologies — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 01:14:44 +0000

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.

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Russia's impact on rubber and other commodities

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Supply chain disruptions and inflation

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Impact of volatility in freight on rubber

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Using data to navigate through an uncertain market

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Are we at the brink of a rubber supercycle?

Helixtap Technologies — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 02:08:04 +0000

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!

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What does 'transitory' mean when discussing the phenomena of supercycles?

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What is a supercycle, and has this happened in the rubber industry in the past?

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What is causing a supercycle - inflation, lack of structural investment, or disrupted supply chains?

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What role is COVID-19 playing in creating a supercycle?

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What role is inflation playing?

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What role is rising interest rates playing?

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What role is rising freight costs playing?

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Conclusion - is rubber entering a supercycle?

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Hello 2022!

Helixtap Technologies — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:59:00 +0000

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

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