Russian Grain Markets: 3-7 February 2020 Grain prices on the domestic Russian market mainly grew due to demand from both exporters and processors, however milling wheat prices slightly decreased in the Southern region reacting to downward trends in export price developments. Export milling wheat average price decreased to $223/MT FOB Black Sea. Purchase prices decreased to RUB 13,100-13,300/MT. Feed barley average export price meanwhile grew to $195/MT FOB Black Sea, purchase prices remained at RUB 10,800/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Feed corn average export price decreased to $182/MT FOB Black Sea, the average purchase price remained at RUB 10,550/MT CPT-port Black Sea. Geographically 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices decreased slight...
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.