Russian Grain Markets: 31 August – 4 September 2020 Domestic Russian market prices for wheat and barley mainly grew. Corn prices were quoted for the new harvest in the Black Soil and Southern regions and for the old harvest in other regions. Export milling wheat average 2020 prices increased to $217/MT FOB Black Sea following an increase in demand. The average purchase price grew to RUB 14,400-14,600/MT. Feed barley average export price grew to $183/MT FOB Black Sea, while purchase prices grew to RUB 12,300/MT CPT-port Black Sea. New harvest feed corn average export price increased to $178/MT FOB Black Sea. GEOGRAPHICALLY 3rd grade soft milling wheat prices remained unchanged in the Central region, grew in Black Soil (...
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.