May 25 Corn closed at $4.83/bushel, up $0.09 from yesterday's close. May 25 Wheat closed at $5.38/bushel, down $0.0425 from yesterday's close. May 25 Soybeans closed at $10.29/bushel, up $0.1625 from yesterday's close. May 25 Soymeal closed at $297.9/short ton, up $3.4 from yesterday's close. May 25 Soyoil closed at 46.32 cents/lb up 0.13 cents from yesterday's close. Jun 25 Live Cattle closed at $195.2/cwt down $3.175 from yesterday's close. May 25 Feeder Cattle closed at $275.3/cwt down $2.9 from yesterday's close. Jun 25 Lean Hogs closed at $93.175/cwt up $1.475 from yesterday's close. May 25 WTI Crude Oil closed at $60.39/barrel down $1.96 from yesterday's close. ...
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.
Key Market Insights The broad market is locked in on this week’s Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing, but this is no longer just a trade summit. Increasingly, the meeting is becoming tied directly to Iran, energy security, and the growing global economic fallout from disruptions through the Strai...