Russian Grain Markets: 5-9 February 2018 A moderate upward trend continued in the domestic grain market (in RUB expression) due to growing export prices and the weakening ruble. On the export market, milling wheat prices rose to $199/MT FOB Black Sea (+$1/MT) with purchase prices up slightly at $179.80-183.60/MT CPT-Black Sea port. Feed barley prices remained stable at $199/MT FOB Black Sea, but average CPT-Black Sea port purchase prices grew slightly to $184.50/MT. Corn prices climbed to $180/MT FOB Black Sea (+$4/MT). GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices increased slightly in Central (+$0.20/MT), the South (+$0.60/MT), Volga Valley and Ural (+$1.20/MT), and Siberia (+$1.70/MT), but they remained stable in Black Soil. 4th...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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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.