Regional News Ukraine’s 2021/22 total grain exports have reached 7 MMT so far, up 10 percent from the same time last year. The Taliban’s takeover of the Afghanistan government and resulting collapse of international credit/payment systems will all but certainly eliminate a 2-MMT market for Kazakhstan flour exports. A Togo-flagged cargo ship, the Sea Bird, carrying wheat from Ukraine to Tunisia hit rocks over the weekend and sank in the Agean Sea. All 16 crew members were rescued by the Greek coast guard. Milling Wheat World wheat prices are higher this week as markets react to the implications of ongoing droughts in the U.S., Canada, and Russia, combined with below-average quality in Europe&rsq...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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.