Wheat was the star of the CBOT as declining EU and Black Sea production estimates sparked short covering and risk-on trade. Yield prospects across Southern Russia have been disappointing, furthering the CBOT rally. Corn was eventually pulled higher by the wheat market while the soy complex remained on the defensive for most of the day. Funds continued to book profits in soybeans and soyoil, contributing to the market pressure. If not covering shorts or booking profits, most CBOT trade was focused on positioning for the upcoming July WASDE to be released on Friday. Brazil’s CONAB increased its estimate of the 2019/20 Brazilian soybean crop to 120.9 MMT, up from 120.4 MMT in June. USDA has maintained its forecast for the same cro...
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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.