As Iran's relations with the West thaw, India could also accelerate investment in that country for its own interest as it is doing with the Port of Chabahar in southeast Iran. The idea is to circumvent Pakistan and open up a route to landlocked Afghanistan where India has developed close security ties and economic interests. Iran Deal and Indian Context With the Iranian six-nation nuclear deal finalized, a limited lifting of some sanctions on Iran could occur anytime soon for the designated six-month period. Iran would also receive $4 billion of its funds that have been held in international banks from sales of oil to China, India, Korea and Japan. India had an advantage until now and a rupee pact with Iran. The agreement allowed India to...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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