Loss Avoidance, Volatility and Food Security Volatility is the market seeking supply and demand balance, but the market lacks trust when it comes to balancing the food supply. Policy's Role in Market Volatility Domestic policies can provide an ongoing impact on the market by creating volatility. Two federal programs with this effect include the Renewable Fuel Standard and the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. An Unpredictable Year Ahead for Soybeans There is no sound justification for investors of futures to assume that increased volatility is the primary threat to their financial portfolios. The Embrace of Volatility There is no sound justification for investors of futures to assume that increased volatility is the primary threat to th...
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.