Russian Grain Markets: 14-18 February 2022 There was a lull in the domestic market with insignificant decreases in RUB for all grains. Russian ruble weakened so EXW prices expressed in the U.S. dollar decreased on average by $2-2.5. Meanwhile, export milling wheat average offer price decreased by $3 to $312/MT FOB Black Sea. Average purchase price decreased by RUB 100 to RUB 15,700/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed barley average export price increased by $4 to $296/MT FOB Black Sea; average purchase price remained stable at RUB 15,350/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed corn average export prices grew by $6 to $290/MT FOB Black Sea while average purchase price remained stable at RUB 14,500/MT CPT-port. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling whe...
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.