The CBOT was called to open weaker after a weekend of favorable weather and expected planting progress in the U.S., combined with welcome rains across Europe and the Black Sea. The markets did just that, with corn and soybeans ending lower for the day while wheat prices managed to firm slightly. Funds held a larger-than-expected long position in wheat per Friday’s CFTC report, which lent support to that market today. The weekly Export Inspection report was bullish sorghum but neutral corn, soybeans, and wheat. Corn shipments were better-than-expected and exceeded the volume needed to keep pace with USDA’s latest forecast, but the 34 percent YTD decline in shipments left the report with a neutral interpretation. Soybean and whea...
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.