This is a topic WPI has reported on many times in the past couple of weeks, either directly or indirectly: the state of a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded after Friday. At the time of this report, the House was poised to pass a CR to keep the government open. However, to do so, the House will operate under a “suspension of rules” to move the time line; a rules suspension requires a vote of two-thirds of the House, so Johnson will need Democrat votes. That’s what happened in the House of Representatives 40 some days ago when a CR was passed to keep the government open – and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was removed from the speakership. That resulted in about three weeks without a...
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...
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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.