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Beyond the Report Headlines: Measuring Trump’s Effects

The BLS released the employment report this morning indicating that the U.S. added 139,000 jobs in May, down slightly from April’s revised 147,000, but slightly above pre-report forecasts of 126,000. However, payrolls were revised downward an unusually large 95,000 for the prior two months, leaving the net gain of jobs, including revisions, at 44,000. Following payrolls there are three sectors it is useful to exclude: government, education and health services, and leisure and hospitality – all of which are heavily influenced by government spending and regulation. This includes COVID lockdowns and re-openings for leisure and hospitality jobs. This measure of “core payrolls” increased only 5,000 in May and is up only a...

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Market Commentary: Export Demand Steadies Corn; Soybeans Fall with Midwest Rain

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Friday’s Tariffs; China and Europe; MAHA Outlook

Friday’s Tariffs Brazil and India are two of the bigger countries facing President Trump’s tariff escalation this Friday, and both will receive extra punishment. U.S. tariffs on Brazil will be 50 percent as extra was added due to Mr. Trump’s opposition to the judicial treatmen...

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Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.1225/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.2375/bushel, down $0.06 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $9.9575/bushel, down $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $274.5/short ton, down $2...

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FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 30 July)

WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...

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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.

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