Excellent early crop ratings but excessive dryness, then a chance of showers that may or may not occur – the one certainty is uncertainty and today’s trade reflected one more gyration of it. The day was supposed to see higher prices, chasing the overnight closes that had added strength, but after the open most things went south, even the normally reliable bulls around soyoil. The modern era has typically involved a sort of counter-seasonal insurance policy. If there is trouble in South America, a new crop in the Northern Hemisphere comes to the rescue, and vice versa. There is no insurance for troubles in both production zones. However, a more favorable weather forecast today for the Northern Plains gave the market some pause i...
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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.