The CBOT was mixed on Monday with corn scoring new contract lows after Friday’s crop tour’s record-breaking yield forecast while wheat was on the defensive amid the ongoing pricing malaise affecting nearly every major exporter. The Paris wheat market is particularly beleaguered right now and is trying to buy demand, and the desperation seems to be rubbing off on the American markets as well, despite a strong export pace in the latter. KCBT wheat futures did score a tentative turnaround to start the week, however, and it will be curious to see if the strength continues this week. Speaking of strength and turnaround, the soyoil market led the soy complex higher on Monday with technical moves and support from crude oil helping embo...
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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.