GOOD MORNING, Prices are mostly higher this morning except for meal. Look for the markets to be choppy as new longs may book profits while others look to price on breaks. The mission of the markets this week was to define trading ranges heading into the month of August, a make or break month for beans. Corn prices are likely to remain flat on rallies, as this week's rainfall amounts were enough to keep crops more or less steady. Farmers who need to sell something are looking for another rally, and may get one courtesy of higher bean and soyoil trade. Wheat futures could rebound and test its highs again. Traders were looking for confirmations of SRW business, but the lack of announcements this week...
From WPI Consulting
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.