Dec 23 Corn closed at $4.9475/bushel, down $0.3375 from yesterday's close. Sep 23 Wheat closed at $6.51/bushel, down $0.165 from yesterday's close. Nov 23 Soybeans closed at $13.4325/bushel, up $0.775 from yesterday's close. Dec 23 Soymeal closed at $397.3/short ton, up $16.8 from yesterday's close. Dec 23 Soyoil closed at 58.97 cents/lb up 4 cents from yesterday's close. Aug 23 Live Cattle closed at $177.175/cwt up $2.675 from yesterday's close. Aug 23 Feeder Cattle closed at $247.575/cwt up $5.2 from yesterday's close. Aug 23 Lean Hogs closed at $92.6/cwt up $0.275 from yesterday's close. Aug 23 WTI Crude Oil closed at $70.42/barrel up $0.56 from yesterday's close. ...
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...
Yesterday we wrote about the Q1 GDP numbers and the June employment reports in an article entitled Real GDP for Q1 Relying on AI Buildout, Held Back by Consumer Spending. That article mentioned that consumer spending had become a drag on GDP. Nonetheless, real GDP in Q1 was revised upward to 2...
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...
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.