Russian Grains Markets: 30 May – 3 June 2022 Russian markets remained bearish, however in certain geographical areas prices were stagnant where sellers are playing a wait and see game. Interestingly, in Siberia wheat depreciated dramatically. In the export market, better margins are attractive and recent tenders show that Russia is winning and winning with quite a high price. Specifically, GASC tender bought a new crop at $480/MT C&F. However, sellers are taking a risk as they have no idea what the export duty will be at the moment of export. In addition, local currency is quite strong which can hit the grain trader with a currency exchange fluctuation. Part of the margin can be in the difference between the ruble and the dollar...
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.