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AM Outlook - Recovery Day

GOOD MORNING, The markets were in adjustment mode yesterday to the downside and fell sharply after Trump's announcements about more possible tariffs starting on Sep 1.  China is promising to retaliate this morning.  Prices are firmer but the bounce is relatively anemic in scope.  The trade now figures that a deal won't be sealed between US/China before the 2020 elections, with tensions escalating.  This is bad news for beans as PNW would land in China at around $22/mt discount to Brazil beans in a zero tariff environment.   USDA estimated China’s bean imports this year at 85.0 mmt, versus 94.1 mmt a year ago, but with the spread of ASF some analysts are wondering if this number could drop to 80.0 mmt.&n...

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Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.2475/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close. Mar 25 Wheat closed at $5.5575/bushel, down $0.09 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soybeans closed at $9.8575/bushel, up $0.0225 from yesterday's close. Jan 25 Soymeal closed at $295.9/short ton, up $4.4 fro...

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Infrastructure investment due diligence

On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.

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