Corn Exports from India to Continue The world grain situation remains tight amid speculation about India's wheat business. There are questions about wheat trade, exports, prices and more. Whatever the situation with that crop may be, corn exports from India are likely to continue in the near future despite the lower production (down more than 8 percent) in October.Indian corn delivered to the east coast port of Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) currently is priced at 14,200-14,300 rupees ($1 is equal to 55 rupees), or $258-260/MT, and the FOB value is quoted at about $280-282/MT for December/January delivery. While the price of corn has been stable for the most part, it is the value of the rupee against the dollar that has increased the likeliho...
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.