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Closing Bell Wrap-Up

China once again made headlines today with the announcement of “low level” trade talks between the Middle Kingdom and the White House. The news sent November soybeans 13 cents higher overnight and nearly 30 cents higher during the day session. Lean hog futures similarly benefited from an improved outlook for trade with China, hitting limit gains this afternoon. UDSA’s weekly Export Sales report was bearish old-crop corn and soybeans while neutral new-crop futures for the same commodities. Wheat exports were largely neutral with sales above their needed value but exports falling short once again. The higher U.S. dollar is pressuring export opportunities, as shown in today’s data.  Wall street is higher on f...

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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.

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