Grain markets gapped-lower on the Sunday night opening after a weekend of uneventful and favorable weather that was absent of any significant trade news. The weakness continued into the day session with corn and soybeans turning in the biggest losses for the day as the weather outlook continues to imply huge crops for the U.S. Funds were eager short sellers again after having liquidated some of their position heading into the three-day weekend last week and were looking to regain that bearish exposure. Fresh fundamental news was light for the day, which left the favorable U.S. weather outlook to dominate trade sentiment. Export Update The weekly Export Inspections report was positive for the three major commodities – ...
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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.