In our continuing efforts to provide you with pertinent market analysis, WPI is considering expanding our analysis and coverage of the Chinese commodity futures markets. The following is a sample. Tell us what you think – email Matt at mherrington@grilink.com and let us know your thoughts. Monthly Summary March Closes Out Robust Trading Quarter to Start 2020 While China’s overall economy has suffered tremendously from Covid-19 and the nationwide shelter-in-place orders, trading on the Dalian Commodities Exchange has remained robust. With the exception of cornstarch futures, volume for the month of March and the first quarter of 2020 were up sharply for corn, soymeal, and soyoil futures. In particular, soyoil futures, which ha...
Inflation is back in the driver’s seat, and agriculture is getting pulled in two directions. A stronger dollar is pressuring grains despite fresh Chinese buying, while renewed Middle East attacks lift crude oil. Higher energy prices can support commodities, but they also raise expenses an...
Regional News European grocery stores have been targeted by cybersecurity attacks this week, with major retailers in France and the Netherlands affected. In France, major grocers, including Carrefour, Intermarché, and Coopérative U, all suffered attacks in which freezer and...
Key Takeaways: The EPA has proposed reallocating 770 million RINs associated with Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs), either splitting the volume equally between 2026 and 2027 or assigning the full amount to 2027. The agency granted exemptions covering 1.76 billion RINs for 2025, substantially e...
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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.