Ukraine's milling wheat prices kept rising due to active demand from traders and exporters as well as limited offer of tradable lots from producers. Meanwhile, its sunflower seed exports have had significant growth over the past several months, particularly to three specific countries. Russian Grain Markets Market Trends: 13-17 February, 2017 Prices on the domestic markets fluctuated insignificantly, but they increased when expressed in USD due to strengthening of the ruble. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices were stable in Central and Black Soil, but they decreased in the South (-$0.70/MT), Volga Valley (-$0.30/MT), and Ural and Siberia (-$0.80/MT).4th grade soft milling wheat prices were steady in Central and grew in...
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...
From WPI Consulting
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.