The October WASDE typically creates volatility in CBOT futures and this year’s reaction to the report was no different. The surprise of the day was lower-than-expected soybean ending stocks, which sent soybean futures rallying back to the $14.00 level. Corn initially saw stiff selling pressure after the report’s release as cuts to exports were perceived as bearish, despite larger cuts to production and yields. The wheat market was the most confusing as USDA’s numbers were fundamentally bullish, but the futures market sold off 20+ cents in quiet volume. With the October WASDE behind the market now, traders’ attention will turn to any potential weather issues impacting harvest. After that, exports and domestic demand w...
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...
Tomorrow is the Juneteenth federal holiday, and the USDA, along with the rest of the federal government and the CME, will be closed, so the monthly Cattle on Feed report was released a day early. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity on 1 June amounted...
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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.