Regional News Egypt’s GASC purchased 240,000 MT of wheat (25 percent Romanian and 75 percent Russian) last week for shipment for 11-20 November and passed on offers for 21-30 November shipment. Milling Wheat World wheat markets were stronger again last week with Russia’s 2022 export ban (rumored to take effect from February through June) creating a backdrop of tightening world supplies. International demand remains solid on any break in the wheat market with the drought-reduced U.S. and Canadian spring wheat crops also tightening availability. German wheat prices are higher again this week, following the rally in Matif futures. Demand for European wheat at export ports remains strong with 8.07 MMT exp...
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.