The Democratic presidential primary fight is now down to Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden and the outcome will reflect the Party’s true soul on issues like international trade. Thus far, trade has played a lesser role in the election than issues like health care and income inequality. If Mr. Sanders represents the very liberal-socialist wing of the Party, the former Vice President is the moderate wing and he has shown strong support in the past for conventional U.S. free trade policy. Unlike most Democrats in the U.S. Congress, Mr. Biden supported the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. It is unsurprising that Joe Biden won the delegates offered up in southern states this past Tuesday since this is the more conservative region of...
What You Need to Know Today: President Trump claimed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was over, as both sides accused one another of violating the terms of the agreement. Commercial vessels are increasingly steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz as security risks escalate following Iran...
Key Takeaways: The CME Group is launching new 90 percent Lean Beef and 50 percent Lean Beef futures and options contracts in July. There are five key factors that must be present in physical markets and futures contract specifications for futures contracts to become successful. The two l...
WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “...
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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.