Wheat was once again the most interesting commodity in today’s CBOT trade, rising to new highs before settling lower in a “hook reversal”. Corn futures firmed on the addition of some new fund length as well as mild profit taking from previously entered long wheat/short corn spreads. The soy complex remained under some pressure but soyoil found support from commercial buying as well as renewed long interest. The export market is likely to be quiet this week as the Chinese Lunar New Year starts and most traders in that country are on holiday. The timing is unfortunate for U.S. exporters in light of the Phase One deal, but U.S. corn and wheat should be competitive when buyers return to their desks. The biggest risk is...
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.