Overnight futures trade showed mixed results as the session recessed. Soybeans were higher by a few cents, but corn and wheat traded lower. The world oilseed sector is being supported by surging crude oil prices, which saw Brent crude trade as high as $82.55 after OPEC decided to leave its production unchanged even though U.S. sanctions will likely cut Iran’s exports. The gap between crude oil and palm/soyoil is historically wide, leading KL palm oil futures to a sharp rally. Soyoil futures ended today up only 10-13 points, however. Day session trading produced mixed results as well. Soybean prices popped up about 17 cents just after the opening but retreated to close about where they were following the overnight session. November so...
What You Need to Know Today: USDA reports are delayed until Tuesday due to the federal holiday on Monday. Over the weekend, President Trump announced a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Russia warmly welcomed and confirmed this ceasefire by conducting more strikes against Ukraine. Specific...
On Saturday, 10 October, at a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, President Trump said that the U.S. and Mexico would come to terms on a new trade deal, and he said Canada does not need to be part of the deal. Trump called the coming agreement with Mexico “great” but gave no d...
Key Takeaways: The United States has steadily lost global wheat export market share since the 1970s, falling from the world's leading exporter to a projected fifth place in 2026/27. The rapid expansion of Black Sea wheat exports, driven by improved productivity and export infrastructure, has r...
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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.