GOOD MORNING, The night session featured a higher wheat market vs. lower markets elsewhere, supported by Matif corn and wheat that gapped into new highs overnight. Russia's restrictions and export taxes, ($1.65 export tax on wheat exports after March 1), could mean that as much as 5-7 mmt of Ru...
SPREADS March crush falls further to 62c/bu, while oilshare weakens to 30.98%. July/Dec corn inverse falls to 67 1/2c from 75c, while March/May trades from 2 1/4c to 3c carry. March/May wheat trades from 3/4c to 1c carry. March wheat/corn trades from 1.50c to 1.58...
The CBOT settled mostly lower heading into the long, three-day weekend with traders citing profit taking and uncertain macro markets as reasons for the lower trade. CBOT corn, soybeans, and wheat have all posted six- or seven-year highs this week and the overbought nature of these markets made...
From WPI Consulting
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.