SPREADS March crush trades to 95.81c/bu while oilshare trades to 33.19%. Dec/March corn trades to 3 1/2c carry from 4c, while March/May trades from 2 1/4c to 3c carry. March wheat/corn trades back down to $1.50c from $1.53 3/4c. Jan/March beans trades from 1 3/4c to 2 1/2c carry, while the March/May meal inverse fall to $2.30 from $2.90. PALM OIL Feb. down 42 ringgits. The Dorab Ministry projected palm oil prices to reach 4,000 ring/mt in Jan if Malaysia extends its duty exemption in March, while La Nina still impacts SA crops. NEWS Equities are quiet this AM with the Dow off 66 pts. Crude trades down to $45.36/barrel while the US dollar trades to 91.23. CALLS Calls today ar...
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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.