Russian Grain Markets: 27-30 April 2020 Prices on the domestic grain market continued to grow. Meanwhile on the export market, milling wheat average price decreased to $228/MT FOB Black Sea. Purchase prices decreased to RUB 15,000-15,700/MT. Feed barley average export price grew to $182/MT FOB Black Sea, purchase price decreased to RUB 11,100/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed corn average export price decreased to $170/MT FOB Black Sea; the average purchase price decreased to RUB 11,000/MT CPT-port Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices grew in all regions: Black Soil and Central (+RUB 400-420/MT), Southern and Volga Valley (+RUB 65-85/MT), Ural (+RUB 450/MT), and Siberian (+RUB 250/MT); 4th grade soft milling whe...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Key Market Insights Macro markets delivered a full whipsaw today. Early in the session, crude oil had rallied back above $100/barrel as traders priced renewed concern over the U.S.-Iran standoff and potential supply risk through the Strait of Hormuz. That strength helped pull grains off their o...
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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.