The debate in monetary policy for most of the year has regarded when the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates for the first time in nine years. The last rate hike was in June 2006.The debate in monetary policy for most of the year has regarded when the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates for the first time in nine years. The last rate hike was in June 2006.The general opinion was that it would occur in June or September after the scheduled Fed meetings in those months. We noted here in April that an earlier-rather-than-later move could not be ruled out, but that does not appear likely now. An update on whether the Fed will raise rates will be announced Wednesday, and it is almost certain that the decision will not be accord...
From WPI Consulting
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.