The market was called lower and it opened that way but then spent the rest of the session trading both directions before closing mixed. The mindset was to be lower based on COVID shutdown fears, but the USDA Export Sales report evidenced ongoing demand. Fundamental S&D has not changed. Lockdowns affect macros but commodity disappearance not so much, especially not now that the supply chains are experienced at managing it. However, a lockdown could affect things like ethanol demand, which has just started to recover along with production. The market should have hit lows today as demand prevents further bleeding. The up and down of the market today showed a search for the top and bottom; the greater proximity toward the bottom will attrac...
What You Need to Know Today: USDA reports are delayed until Tuesday due to the federal holiday on Monday. Over the weekend, President Trump announced a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Russia warmly welcomed and confirmed this ceasefire by conducting more strikes against Ukraine. Specific...
On Saturday, 10 October, at a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, President Trump said that the U.S. and Mexico would come to terms on a new trade deal, and he said Canada does not need to be part of the deal. Trump called the coming agreement with Mexico “great” but gave no d...
Key Takeaways: The United States has steadily lost global wheat export market share since the 1970s, falling from the world's leading exporter to a projected fifth place in 2026/27. The rapid expansion of Black Sea wheat exports, driven by improved productivity and export infrastructure, has r...
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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.