Macroeconomic Outlook Argentina remains in chaos. In the last few weeks, the country has endured a strike of transporters protesting the lack of diesel, which is real issue and one affecting the whole country in the middle of the corn harvest. The strike affected the arrival of trucks to the ports but was lifted once the transporters achieved a 16 percent update in the tariffs, but they continue with their protests since the lack of diesel oil still exists. Argentina’s Minister of Economy, Mr. Martin Guzman, resigned last week and his departure caused a tsunami in the economic indicators of the country. The country risk rose sharply, bonds and shares of Argentine companies fell, and the Argentine peso collapsed as measured against a...
Russian Grain Markets: 29 June-3 July 2026 The new marketing season has officially begun in Russia, although bearish sentiment has been concentrated in the southern regions closest to the Black Sea ports, where export demand has been weakest. Delays in grain deliveries to inland elevators have...
What You Need to Know Today: The hot, dry weather forecast continues to drive strength in grain futures with corn and soybeans hitting another day of strong gains. Monday’s Crop Progress and Conditions data were in line with market expectations and showed relatively few concerns for the...
Key Takeaways: The Middle East and North Africa's arid climate and limited water resources have created a structural dependence on imported wheat. Government wheat tenders in major importing countries serve as important benchmarks for global trade, providing insight into exporter competitivene...
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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.