Regional News Morocco is rumored to be suspending its import duty on soft wheat starting 1 November to ensure sufficient domestic supply and maintain low consumer prices. Morocco currently applies a 135 percent import tariff to protect its domestic producers, though traders say domestic production cannot satisfy the country’s use. The Moroccan government has not yet confirmed the news. Ukraine’s grain exports are up 14 percent YTD at 10.8 MMT, which includes 6.2 MMT of wheat, 3 MMT of barley, and 1.5 MMT of corn. The country’s 2021/22 total grain export program is forecast at 60.7 MMT, up from 44.7 MMT last year. Milling Wheat World wheat markets are mixed to start the week with eastern Europe and Black Sea...
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...
Dry bulk markets were volatile but ultimately steady this week with notable differences in rate developments across vessel classes. The Capesize sector, which led the recent rally in freight rates with its dramatic surge, pulled back slightly amid more cautious chartering activity, partic...
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.