Russian Grain Markets: 16-20 July 2018 The domestic grain market was dominated by new crop production. Although harvesting in many regions was interrupted by rains, most of the grains sold in Black Sea and Volga Valley were harvested this year. The difference between the old and new crop prices is not that significant this year due to growing export prices. Milling wheat export prices rose +$6.00/MT to $208/MT FOB Black Sea, and purchase prices at seaports increased in RUB expression to $165-170/MT CPT-Black Sea port. The average feed barley export price grew +$7.00/MT to $207/MT FOB, and the average CPT-Black Sea port price grew in RUB expression but decreased in USD expression to $168/MT. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat pr...
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.