Russian Grain Markets: 26-30 August 2019 Domestic 3rd grade milling wheat prices in the European Part of Russia grew in ruble expression and decreased in dollar expression due to weakening of the ruble. 4th grade milling wheat prices decreased and feed wheat prices remained stable. Milling rye prices increased in ruble expression and decreased in dollar expression while feed barley and feed corn prices decreased slightly. Milling wheat export prices decreased further to $189/MT FOB Black Sea. Average purchase prices decreased to RUB 11,200-11,400/MT. Feed barley export prices decreased to $177/MT FOB Black Sea while average purchase prices remained stable at RUB 10,000/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Corn export prices decreased to $172/MT F...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
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.