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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grains Market: 1–5 September 2025 Bearish sentiments prevailed across both the European and Asian parts of Russia. The market is under pressure as stocks and yields are better than expected especially in Volga Valley and Black Soil region. Siberia and Urals harvesting campaign is stalled due to rainy weather, but overall supply is still ample, and prices are bearish. Grain prices are already down from last year at this time. The Russian currency is stable and stronger compared to last year and since prices are driven bythe  export market and dollar rate, domestic prices in Russia are doomed for bearish sentiments as long as the RUB is relatively strong. For comparison, a year ago in September the RUB was around 91.5 to a...

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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.

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