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Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa Regional Analysis

MEDITERRANEAN/MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA/AFRICA – MEA REGIONEgypt is rumored to be considering further devaluation of its currency against the U.S. dollar. The Egyptian pound has slipped a little in value to 51 to the U.S. dollar, from 48 to the dollar. However, Egypt’s Prime Minister says that there is no need to panic and that devaluation is not currently being considered.Egypt’s trade deficit has increased by 22.8 percent versus September 2023 with increases seen in oil and natural gas import costs. Wheat and corn import costs were down by about 25 percent due to lower international prices.Egypt’s annual urban inflation rate is at 25.5 percent – the lowest level seen since December 2022. Local food prices dropped by 2.8 percent to 23.3 per...

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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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