SPREADS Sep/Dec corn spreads continue to have heavy volume, with nearly 80K traded Monday, and is trading from 12 1/4c to 12 1/2c today. The spread traded out to 13c before encountering short-covering activity. Short-covering was noted in corn yesterday, with September open interest declining by 31,196 contracts, while March picked up 12,656 new contracts. Bean spreads remain fairly quiet with Sep/Nov trading from 2 1/4c to 3 1/4c carry. Sep/Dec meal spreads are slightly narrower trading into $4.80 from $5.40. PALM OIL Prices gained on Tuesday after data showed that Malaysia's July exports grew 20% on the year to hit a record high of 1.78 mmt according to CGS-CIMB. Cash offers for RDB palm and ol...
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...
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USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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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.