The market has much uncertainty to grapple with – a looming Midwest winter storm, U.S. – China trade negotiations and, until noon today, a USDA October WASDE report. USDA did not disappoint the bears. Prices had been moving higher the past few days, but USDA dashed the expectations of those expecting smaller crops, especially corn. The surprise was a 28 percent reduction in soybean ending stocks, and some would say a surprise was barely dinging the corn crop smaller. The calls were nearly all higher as the day began but it was if the funds already knew the contents of the report because they were selling corn and buying beans. It should have been a good day for the soybean complex but only soyoil could hang on to the day&...
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.