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European Market Analysis

Milling Wheat  Except for the CBOT futures market, global wheat values were lower last week as larger harvest expectations weighed on market sentiment. With forecasts growing for the 2025/26 crops in Russia, Australia, and Canada, there seems no shortage of wheat supplies this year, which will leave exporters battling for demand. the EURONEXT market slipped lower last week with the December contract edging very near its contract lows as French exporters eye competition with Russia.  In the UK, London feed wheat futures were lower as well, but support continues to emerge near the £170/MT level. Farmers in the region are reluctant to see the new crop amid the recent price weakness, which is keeping basis levels – and by...

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

May 26 Corn closed at $4.62/bushel, down $0.05 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $6.05/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.5925/bushel, down $0.145 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $315.3/short ton, down $6.8 from ye...

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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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