GOOD MORNING, Bean and meal prices traded to new contract highs this morning, with oilshare slightly lower. US beans and meal follow new contract highs for beans and meal at China's Dalian Exchange and continue to be supported by ongoing dryness into the last week of January in South America despite weekend scattered rains. There is talk that China could be looking for more bean business. The big event this week is tomorrow’s January 12 WASDE report, which will be released at 11:00 central time. This report often involves a great deal of volatility. The markets are expecting bullish numbers, which if attained may serve to defend prices at their current highs. Further adverse weather in SA wo...
What You Need to Know Today: President Trump claimed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was over, as both sides accused one another of violating the terms of the agreement. Commercial vessels are increasingly steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz as security risks escalate following Iran...
Key Takeaways: The CME Group is launching new 90 percent Lean Beef and 50 percent Lean Beef futures and options contracts in July. There are five key factors that must be present in physical markets and futures contract specifications for futures contracts to become successful. The two l...
Russian Grain Markets: 29 June-3 July 2026 The new marketing season has officially begun in Russia, although bearish sentiment has been concentrated in the southern regions closest to the Black Sea ports, where export demand has been weakest. Delays in grain deliveries to inland elevators have...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.