Argentina's financial instability has led to inflation, which is generating labor disputes that in turn are having a serious impact on the entire supply chain. Argentine Trade and Domestic Issues Argentina's financial instability has led to inflation, which is generating labor disputes that in turn are having a serious impact on the entire supply chain. Not only are more than 100 vessels waiting to load product at the country's ports, but some Argentine crushing plants are no longer able to accept soybeans because they cannot move the meal and oil. This scenario is particularly painful for exporters this season as they need efficient operations in order to obtain any sort of margin. The estimate is that all loading programs through July 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...
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...
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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.