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    CFTC Talks EP037: Dr. Scott Irwin University of Illinois, speculation expert

    CFTC Talks EP037: Dr. Scott Irwin University of Illinois, speculation expert

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    CFTC Talks EP037: Dr. Scott Irwin University of Illinois, speculation expert

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    Length:
    33 minutes
    Released:
    Apr 6, 2018
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    This week on CFTC Talks, we have University of Illinois Prof. Scott Irwin, an expert in speculation in the commodity markets. We talk about how trading and speculation have radically changed over the last 5 years and why Ag prices remain low. Also, we discuss his recent paper, “Trilogy for trouble shooting convergence: manipulation, structural imbalance and storage rates.”
    Released:
    Apr 6, 2018
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (79)

    The purpose of CFTC Talks is to provide information about the commodity markets, futures trading and other information about conditions in this country and abroad that affect the markets. Our goal is to talk about and get information on all things impacting these markets. We’re going to talk with a wide range of experts in the markets: government agencies and offices, exchanges and clearing houses, authors and researchers, and market participants. Please listen to the introductory podcast to get more information on why we’re doing this and to listen to an important disclaimer about the podcast.