Verity Ratcliffe

Verity Ratcliffe is an experienced journalist specializing in business, finance, and energy in the Middle East and Africa, currently working as an Oil Markets Reporter at Bloomberg. With 11 years of experience in the field, she has contributed to numerous reputable publications, including MEED, The Telegraph, The Times, Economist, Financial Times, Interfax Energy, BBC News, Bloomberg, The National, and Infrastructure Journal.

Ratcliffe holds a Financial Journalism MA with Distinction from City University London and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Government from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Throughout her career, she has held positions at prestigious organizations such as Bloomberg, Interfax Global Energy, BBC, and Financial Times, covering a wide range of topics from oil markets to utilities.

As an Oil Markets Reporter at Bloomberg, Ratcliffe has been reporting on recent developments in the oil industry. For instance, she has covered topics such as oil market trends, risks for 2025, and the impact of geopolitical events on oil prices.1 Her work also includes analysis of shipping rates and container costs in relation to conflicts in the Red Sea region.2

Ratcliffe's expertise in energy markets and her ability to provide insightful analysis make her a valuable contributor to Bloomberg's coverage of the oil industry and related topics.