Trading at the CBOT was mixed on Tuesday with expectations for the WASDE differing significantly. For corn and soybeans, traders and analysts are all in on the bearish side of things while there is some growing positivity for the wheat markets. That was reflected in Tuesday’s trade with soybeans down 20 cents, corn off 3 cents, and wheat futures up 5-8 cents for the day. Funds were noted net sellers in the soy complex, thanks in part to sharply weaker crude oil values, and sold a little more in the corn market, though were mostly content to hold onto their still-large short position. For wheat, however, light short covering continued on drought threats to the U.S. and Black Sea fall planting effort and strong U.S. exports. Tuesday&rsq...
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.
Key Market Insights The broad market is locked in on this week’s Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing, but this is no longer just a trade summit. Increasingly, the meeting is becoming tied directly to Iran, energy security, and the growing global economic fallout from disruptions through the Strai...