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European Market Analysis

Milling Wheat  Pressure in the American futures markets continued to drive world wheat values lower last week, with the exception for Friday’s short-covering rally. Additionally, concerns over the Chinese economy helped pressure wheat prices, despite ongoing worries about the conflict in the Black Sea. European markets are under pressure from competition with Russian values as well as an increase in harvest progress with recent favorable weather after much rain. Quality concerns are rampant across Europe and there is speculation much of the crop will be destined for feed wheat.  In the UK, rains continue to slow harvest progress and despite pipeline supplies dwindling, prices remain low, which is further discouraging farm...

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From WPI Consulting

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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