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Which Way Chile; Green Excuse

Which Way Chile Analysts are pondering the future of Chile now that it has elected socialist Gabriel Boric as its next president. Boric campaigned to end neoliberal economic policies. Chile suffers from inequality but not as severe as the rest of Latin America. In fact, Chile leads the region in competitiveness, per capita income, economic freedom, and the low perception of corruption. The country has 29 trade agreements covering 65 markets but Boric says he will sign no more free trade agreements. This could impact Chile’s ratification of the CPTPP.  Chile’s agricultural exports have fared very well in recent decades. However, the Chilean peso fell sharply in value after Sunday’s election. Where the economy goes...

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Market Commentary: Export Demand Steadies Corn; Soybeans Fall with Midwest Rain

The CBOT showed mixed trends across its major ag markets on Wednesday with corn and KC wheat finding some short covering that stabilized values and led to small gains. A big part of the stability that came to corn futures was from a flood of export interest that has recently entered the market...

Friday’s Tariffs; China and Europe; MAHA Outlook

Friday’s Tariffs Brazil and India are two of the bigger countries facing President Trump’s tariff escalation this Friday, and both will receive extra punishment. U.S. tariffs on Brazil will be 50 percent as extra was added due to Mr. Trump’s opposition to the judicial treatmen...

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Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.1225/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.2375/bushel, down $0.06 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $9.9575/bushel, down $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $274.5/short ton, down $2...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Export Demand Steadies Corn; Soybeans Fall with Midwest Rain

The CBOT showed mixed trends across its major ag markets on Wednesday with corn and KC wheat finding some short covering that stabilized values and led to small gains. A big part of the stability that came to corn futures was from a flood of export interest that has recently entered the market...

Friday’s Tariffs; China and Europe; MAHA Outlook

Friday’s Tariffs Brazil and India are two of the bigger countries facing President Trump’s tariff escalation this Friday, and both will receive extra punishment. U.S. tariffs on Brazil will be 50 percent as extra was added due to Mr. Trump’s opposition to the judicial treatmen...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.1225/bushel, up $0.0125 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.2375/bushel, down $0.06 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $9.9575/bushel, down $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $274.5/short ton, down $2...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 30 July)

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 “How To”...

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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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