SPREADS March crush trades to 1.04c/bu while oilshare weakens to 32.96%. The Jan/March bean spread trades back out to 4c-4 1/2c carry, while Jan/March meal inverse trades from $3.20 to $2.60. July/Dec corn inverse trades from 16 3/4c to 18c. March/July corn trades from 2 3/4c carry to 4 3/4c. March wheat/corn trades from 1.74 1/4c to 1.78c. PALM OIL Feb. up 12 ringgits, with cash offers up $5/mt. NEWS Stocks are 100 higher with the major feature of a weaker US dollar which trades down to 89.79, and higher crude trading up to $48.59/barrel after yesterday's Fed remarks. CALLS Calls are as follows: beans: 2 1/2-3 higher meal: 90-1.00 higher soyoil: 5-10 higher corn: mixed/lower...
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...
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...
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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.