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Trading Dynamics

Timing is of extreme importance when trading as commodity markets are filled with emotional participants and a great deal of money. Even accomplished hedgers are not casual about taking a loss.Timing is of extreme importance when trading as commodity markets are filled with emotional participants and a great deal of money. Few traders are so large that they enter a position and persistently defend it without concern that the increasing liability could force them into eventual capitulation. Even accomplished hedgers are not casual about taking a loss. Of necessity, that fact is true for speculators both large and small. The vulnerability of a miscalculation is particularly great for the trader of a small account. This is because liquidity in...

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Market Commentary: Q1 GDP Slowdown Hits Equities, Cattle Markets; Grains Gain while Soybeans Slumber

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.755/bushel, up $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.3075/bushel, up $0.0525 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.445/bushel, down $0.0825 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $298/short ton, down $0.2 f...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 21 – 25 April 2025 Crop Outlook 2025 The spring planting campaign in Russia is in full swing. Fifty-six regions of Russia are reportedly planting spring crops, and this season is showing much better speed than last year. To date, around 10.5 million hectares (Mha) a...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Cattle Extend Record Rally; Wheat Finds New Lows; Corn, Soyoil Collapse

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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.

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