Russian Grain Markets: 20-24 May 2019 Prices on the domestic market followed the trend of the previous week, either decreasing moderately or remaining stable in RUB expression. They also fell in USD expression during this period, though, despite no change in the ruble. Export prices for 2019 wheat (12.5 percent protein content) rose to $186-190/MT FOB Black Sea. Meanwhile, the average export price for 2018 wheat grew to $208/MT FOB, but there was little trade. The 2019 forward feed barley prices were quoted at $165-175/MT FOB Black Sea, and the average 2018 export price remained at $180/MT FOB. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices fell in Central, the South and Black Soil (-RUB 10-30/MT) as well as Volga Valley (-RUB 200/M...
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.