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...
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...
Let’s return briefly to the fake meat hype cycle, now sitting somewhere in a dusty corner of your mind, not entirely forgotten. What happened to all those products, known as plant-based alternative proteins? They were supposed to be as good as real meat—cheaper, more environmentally...
