THE OPEN July beans: 20 higher July meal: 8.30 higher July soyoil: 82 higher July corn: 9 higher July wheat: 20 1/2 higher The markets opened as expected with bean prices continuing to gain on corn. NO doubt that the sell-off spooked many, and that there are now traders wishing to make an exit from the market and reassess. Higher oilshare was a feature as soyoil values hit new contract highs. Liquidation and rolling out of July corn was a major feature. Spread trade was the key feature as traders bought beans/sold corn, bought soyoil/sold meal, and bot wheat/sold corn. In the news: The US Coast Guard fully lifted their Mississippi River vessel restrictions around the I-40 bridge n...
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.