Russian Grain Markets: 14-18 October 2019 Domestic Russian grain prices (excluding corn) continue to grow due to active demand from both domestic buyers and foreign importers. Corn prices decreased due to a progressing harvest that resulted in growing offers. Milling wheat export prices grew sharply and amounted to $206/MT FOB Black Sea. Purchase prices grew to RUB 12,000-12,400/MT. Feed barley average export price grew to $184/MT FOB Black Sea while average purchase price remained at RUB 10,600/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Corn average export price remained at $166/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices grew in all regions: Central and Black Soil (+RUB 100-140/MT), Southern (+RUB 200/MT), Volga Vall...
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.