CBOT futures were mixed on Tuesday with wheat once again leading the way higher with new contract highs, corn following, and the soy complex ending mixed. Persistent rain in the forecast for Australia, combined with logistics issues from Canadian flooding and drought in the Black Sea and U.S. Plains are providing ample worries for the wheat markets. Corn lacks much of a bullish story on its own, but rallies in wheat are offering secondary support to most feed grains. Soymeal fell sharply lower in technical selling and liquidation, which weighed on soybeans. The monthly Cold Storage report showed continued tight red meat and poultry supplies and a surprise increase in beef stocks. Beef stocks were up 8 percent at the end of October versus S...
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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.