Russian Grain Markets: 15-19 November 2021 Russian grain market prices moved in different directions. Export duties continued to increase. Export milling wheat average offer price grew to $340/MT FOB Black Sea. Average purchase price grew to RUB 16,900/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price grew to $298/MT FOB Black Sea; average purchase price remained unchanged at RUB 15,500/MT. Feed corn average grew to $276/MT FOB Black Sea while average purchase price grew sharply to 15,300/MT CPT-port. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices grew in the Central region (+RUB 15/MT), the Southern (+RUB 65/MT), Volga Valley (+RUB 40/MT), and in Siberia and Ural (+RUB 15/MT), but decreased in the Black Soil region (-RUB 40/MT...
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.