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PPI: inflation is too hot!
CPI: is inflation cooling too fast?
Jobs growth slowed markedly
What’s unemployment doing?

What to expect for future inflation after bottoming in December
Market's rate cut expectations holding steady this week, but is this counter to the Fed’s own statements?
Next webinar is on Wednesday!
Dairy Market Update on Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEOExpert: Shawn Bingham, Director of Risk Management

Well attended event put on by the National Confectioners Association
Lots of sour going on!
Freeze-dried candy: What was Mike’s favorite?
Talk from all of the chocolate companies
Switching from chocolate to compound?
Using less amount on the product?

And the winner of this year’s Candy Industry Kettle Award goes to…
Our next webinar:
Dairy Market Update on May 22, 2024
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Host/Expert: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO

Wheat
New crop 2024/25 U.S. wheat largely as expected
Global stocks remain at a deficit
Will it struggle to hit USDA’s estimate?

Corn
Global balance sheet seemingly growing more portentous?
Baby steps!

Soy complex
U.S. soybean, soybean oil picture for 2024/25 suggests loosening stocks scenario
A quick note on soybean meal

Sugar
Not many supply-side changes expected for production
New crop 2024/25 showing good numbers
Expecting healthy increases?
No growth: What’s driving that?

Don’t forget to register for our next webinar!
Dairy Market Update on May 22, 2024
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Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Eric Thornton, Commodity Specialist Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist

How does the world sugar market affect the U.S. market?
We’re at the lower range: Where do we go from here?
Brazil sugar
Expected record crop, but has that been walked back?

India and Thailand sugar
Will we see any more downside with the monsoon season coming soon?

Our next webinar:
Dairy Market Update on May 22, 2024
Check your email or register at mckeany-flavell.com beginning May 8

McKeany-Flavell’s Spring Market Seminar videos available soon!
Registered attendees will have unlimited access
Didn't attend but interested in purchasing the seminar on video? Contact us and we’ll set you up!

Did you know McKeany-Flavell offers educational courses? Learn the foundational aspects of the commodity markets through our Corn & Corn Sweeteners, Sugar, Edibles Oils, Cocoa, Wheat, Energy, Futures & Options, and Strategic Sourcing 101 courses! Contact us to learn more!
Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist

Corn plantings and the five-year average
What states are leading in soybean plantings?
Where sugar beet plantings stand in the Red River Valley
Our next webinar:
Dairy Market Update on May 22, 2024
Check your email or register at mckeany-flavell.com beginning May 8

McKeany-Flavell’s Spring Market Seminar videos available soon!
Registered attendees will have unlimited access
Didn't attend but interested in purchasing the seminar on video? Contact us and we’ll set you up!

Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEOExpert: Craig Ruffolo, Vice President – Commodity Specialist
 

A status check on winter wheat conditions and the latest weather
Are concerns brewing?
Prices largely still stuck in a sideways trading range
Global wheat production estimates are trending slightly lower
That’s a wrap! McKeany-Flavell’s 2024 Spring Market Seminar is done!
A special thanks to our wonderful guest speaker, Christian Moeller, Co-Founder, CEO & President of Lionheart Farms
Digital versions available next week for registered attendees
Didn't attend but interested in purchasing the seminar on video? Contact us and we’ll set you up!

Host: Shawn Bingham, Director of Risk ManagementExpert: Eric Thornton, Commodity Specialist