About this episode

The episode discusses inflation, grain market dynamics, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on crude oil prices.

Wheat rallying off Black Sea export constraints Will we re-test the early May highs? Inflation cools and consumer sentiment climbs, but for how long? Iran threatens to close another strait connecting the Red Sea, potentially shutting in more crude oil Index funds retreated in June from record levels Could buying reignite if crude prices remain elevated? Don’t miss our next live webinar! Behind the Packaging Price: What Resin Markets Are Telling Buyers Right Now With special guest, Michael Workman, Executive Director at RTi Global/ResinSmart Clients, check your inbox. Everyone else can register by going to mckeany-flavell.com Host/Expert: Eric Thornton, Vice PresidentExpert: Shawn Bingham, Director of Commodity Risk Management

People in this episode

Host: Eric Thornton

Guest: Shawn Bingham

Topics covered

• inflation
• grains
• wheat
• crude oil
• consumer sentiment
• resin markets

Keywords

• wheat rally
• Black Sea export constraints
• inflation
• consumer sentiment
• crude oil prices
• index funds
• resin markets

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RTi Global, ResinSmart

Places: Black Sea, Red Sea

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