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This is episode two of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.

Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.

In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.

No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.

The five episodes of this series are:

1. 2025 Has Been An Unusual Year in Coffee Futures - https://youtu.be/fuyIL1PJjN8

2. The Forces That Moved Coffee Futures in 2025 - https://youtu.be/7-I7iduViAQ

3. Taking Advantages of High Coffee Prices Outside the Cash Market - https://youtu.be/djwdbraAi2w

4. Speculators Are Important To The Coffee Futures Market - https://youtu.be/K_Z6lny-wsI

5. Coffee Futures Markets in 2026 - https://youtu.be/TG_TUCwi7eA

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley dive into the complexities of the coffee market, focusing on the differences between cash and futures markets.

They explore how emotional factors and external forces like tariffs and currency fluctuations impact market rationality.

The discussion also highlights the importance of direct trade and the challenges of implementing minimum pricing for farmers.

Additionally, the episode touches on tools available to farmers for risk management and the impact of government subsidies on agricultural commodities. Tune in to gain insights into navigating the volatile coffee market and managing financial risks effectively.

Connect with Carley and DeCarley Trading at:

https://www.decarleytrading.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carleygarner/

https://www.instagram.com/decarleytrading/

https://decarleytrading.substack.com/

https://www.decarleytrading.com/learn-to-trade-commodities

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