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Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for February 16-22, 2024. Wheat:  Net sales of 327,300 metric tons (MT) for 2023/2024 were up 40 percent from the previous week and 2 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 538,700 MT were up 44 percent from the previous week and 58 percent from the prior 4-week average. The destinations were primarily to Japan (137,600 MT), the Philippines (112,200 MT), China (56,900 MT), Mexico (51,900 MT), and Egypt (36,700 MT). Corn:  Net sales of 1,082,300 MT for 2023/2024 were up 32 percent from the previous week, but down 5 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 1,216,200 MT were up 19 percent from the previous week and 34 percent from the prior 4-week average. The destina...

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Market Commentary: Corn Bounces while Wheat, Soybeans Fall Further

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

CFTC COT Report Analysis

The following tables/charts reflect the CFTC's latest data release, which covers traders' positions through 2 December. The data are, obviously, delayed due to the 40-day 2025 U.S. government shutdown. While the positions below likely have little influence on today's markets or fund positioning...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Corn Bounces while Wheat, Soybeans Fall Further

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.405/bushel, up $0.04 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Wheat closed at $5.0625/bushel, down $0.0325 from yesterday's close.  Jan 26 Soybeans closed at $10.5825/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Jan 26 Soymeal closed at $298.2/short ton, down $4.2...

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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.

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