The CBOT was mixed in light-volume trading at mid-week with most of the market’s attention focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve and its interest rate decision. The Fed raised its target interest rate by 75 bps as expected and reassured of its commitment to return inflation to near 2 percent levels. That offered comfort to broader outside markets and created some spillover support for the CBOT, though falling inflation is not usually supportive for commodity prices. The soy complex was the upside leader for the day with soymeal continuing its surprise, spot market-driven rally while secondary support came from strength in soyoil. Wheat futures sagged under news of surprisingly good spring wheat yields in the U.S. while corn’s earl...
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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.