CBOT markets were sideways/slightly higher to end the week as trading interest remained limited. Corn and soybeans finished with modest gains while the soyoil market posted a strong rally. Wheat futures traded a mixed day and finished fractionally lower. Overall, it was a day filled with position adjusting ahead of a weekend expected to see weather favorable for U.S. crop development. The weekend forecast includes above-average temperatures for nearly all the U.S., except parts of the West. Precipitation will occur for the very dry Southwest and extend into the Central and Northern Plains. The Corn Belt will receive meaningful rainfall as well. The combination of warm temperatures and good precipitation bodes well for corn pollinatio...
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.