President Trump has twice, since 22 December, reversed course on the $1.4 trillion omnibus appropriations and $908 billion COVID relief legislation. After the two spending bills, which were rolled into one package, were passed by Congress the President stated that he would not sign the appropriations bill. That raised the specter of a government shutdown, as the government was funded by a temporary appropriations bill that lasts through midnight tonight. Then, yesterday, he signed the package – which will keep the government open and provide the next subsequent round of COVID relief, the details of which related to agriculture we covered on 21 December. The President’s late opposition to the bill was based on two issues: 1) the...
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...
From WPI Consulting
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.