McKeany-Flavell Hot Commodity Podcast McKeany-Flavell

Weather’s been good, but you never know!
Biofuel production to grow in 2024/25
No exports? Not just yet…
Don’t forget to register for our next webinar!
Summer Market Outlook on June 26, 2024
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Host/Expert: Eric Thornton, Commodity Specialist Expert: Nicole Thomas, Vice President – Information Services

Will Mexico imports reach 650,000 MT?
June is the start of the rainy season, but will we get any rain this summer?
The 2024/25 production forecast
How does this affect HFCS heading to Mexico?
Our next webinar:
Summer Market Outlook on June 26, 2024
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Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEOExpert: Kevin Combs, Vice President – Global Sweeteners Specialist
 

Weather has improved!What does that mean for the tail end of the mid-crop and pod setting for next year’s main crop?

Cocoa bean arrivals continue to lag, but have they been under reported?
Why have Coffee and Cocoa Council (CCC) suspended operations for 40 coops?
Mark your calendar for our next webinar!Summer Market Outlook webinar
Wednesday, June 26
First wave of invites going out June 12

Host: Michael Caughlan, President & CEO Expert: Jeffrey Rasinski, Consultant

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
Look for your email invite or register directly at mckeany-flavell.com  

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