Buyers returned to the Brazilian soybean market after a prolonged, especially quiet period. February shipments traded several times at $1.54-1.55 over March CBOT futures, but the market has otherwise traded more actively in the far deferred positions. Demand was primarily coming from China for one particular reason. Soybeans Activity has returned to the Brazilian soybean markets. Buyers returned after a prolonged, especially quiet period, and several sales of new crop beans were noted in the past two weeks. February shipments traded several times at $1.54-1.55 over March CBOT futures, but the market has otherwise traded more actively in the far deferred positions. July and August CNF to China shipments traded several times and were respec...
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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.