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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 13 - 17 February 2023    The Russian domestic grain market was unmistakably bearish. A large crop, increasing export duties, relatively stable domestic currency, and a slower export pace have all contributed. Of course, international sanctions were introduced, and the EU is introducing new sanctions on Russia.  EU sanctions against Russia within agricultural commodities and fertilizers do not block export of and transactions related to food and agricultural products. EU leaders stressed at the European Council that Russia is solely responsible for the global food crisis and that EU sanctions do not target food and agricultural products. Food security and affordability are a key priority for the EU and...

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Market Commentary: Wheat and War Rattle Ahead of Holiday

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Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.335/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.7425/bushel, up $0.2525 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.7475/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $284.9/short ton, down $0.2 fr...

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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 9 – 13 June 2025 The grains market saw no major changes especially with two days of holidays when the country celebrated Russia day. The new crop smell is in the air with annexed Crimea already harvesting. This season the crop in Crimea will be poor because the irri...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Wheat and War Rattle Ahead of Holiday

Corn and soybeans closed lower overnight and danced that way this morning but once again could not resist the pull of wheat higher. The wheat market doubled down on yesterday’s weather premium mood as the Southern Plains remain overly wet. The Fed walked back some of its previous alarm be...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.335/bushel, up $0.02 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.7425/bushel, up $0.2525 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.7475/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $284.9/short ton, down $0.2 fr...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets: 9 – 13 June 2025 The grains market saw no major changes especially with two days of holidays when the country celebrated Russia day. The new crop smell is in the air with annexed Crimea already harvesting. This season the crop in Crimea will be poor because the irri...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Grain Consolidation Begins while Cattle Correction Continues

With the notable exception of soyoil, the CBOT was mostly higher on Tuesday with funds covering shorts ahead of the midweek holiday amid a few bullish headlines. Wheat was the upside leader as harvest delays and quality concerns mount for the Southern Plains HRW crop amid persistent rains. Soyb...

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Weighing in on strategic realignment

WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.

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