Politicians and financial market players are fond of blaming one another, but they are really quite similar. Each believes they should be perpetually taking action, one to purportedly solve societal ills and the other to churn a profit. Similarities around Money The Swiss couldn't take it anymore. They had already printed billions of francs in an effort to keep their currency on par with the declining euro, and now the European Central Bank (ECB) is about to dig deeper, all because the politicians (and importantly their constituents) cannot or will not deal with the structural issues. The distortions from intervention will reverberate since the ECB is buying low risk bonds, leaving higher risk bonds in immense jeopardy.Politicians and fin...
What You Need to Know Today: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.75 to 4.0 percent Wednesday, with two officials dissenting in favor of a 25-basis-point increase. The Fed upgraded its assessment of economic growth from "solid" to "strong" but adopted a more patient approa...
Key Takeaways: Expected growth in U.S. soybean crushing capacity and output, driven by biofuel demand, will increase domestic soymeal supplies, with production growth significantly outpacing demand. WPI forecasts soymeal production increasing from 65.8 million short tons in 2026/27 to 70.5 mil...
WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...
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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.