GOOD MORNING, Prices are mixed this morning, higher for everything but meal. As we head into the end of the trading year the markets continue to remain well bid, with soyoil futures making new contract highs once again this morning, and oilshare moving to new highs as well. March soyoil gapped higher yesterday and continued its trek upward throughout the day. Strong demand from China combined with more buying activity from India and Pakistan fueled yesterday's rally. Strong oilshare was always supposed to be a 2020 story, but it has put on a good show upward over the last several months without a reversal sign in sight. Funds are net long wheat and it too is back to the upper part of its trading range.&...
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.