China Speared Then Perhaps Retaliates Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s accusation that his rival, President Trump, has been too soft on China has launched a campaign battle focused like a laser on Beijing. The rhetoric is heated, and China has to skillfully play a role in a democratic debate for which authoritarian regimes are generally unskilled. Mr. Trump argues that Beijing wants Biden to win, and no doubt it does. Mr. Biden is at least predictable. But for American farmers, they want China to make its committed Phase One agricultural purchases. If it looks like Biden has a clear edge, it would be tempting for Beijing to stop making the purchases in order to hand the Trump Administration a failure. However,...
What You Need to Know Today: President Trump claimed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was over, as both sides accused one another of violating the terms of the agreement. Commercial vessels are increasingly steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz as security risks escalate following Iran...
Key Takeaways: The CME Group is launching new 90 percent Lean Beef and 50 percent Lean Beef futures and options contracts in July. There are five key factors that must be present in physical markets and futures contract specifications for futures contracts to become successful. The two l...
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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.