There have been a number of economic developments in countries across the globe that along with other factors are impacting the value of the U.S. dollar.There have been a number of economic developments in countries across the globe. One example is Australia, which has recently seen a number of bearish economic statistics. The unemployment rate is 6.2 percent, the highest since January 2002, and prices for iron ore, the country's top export commodity, are down. China's economic uncertainty is also having an impact on Australian mining and building material exports, while domestic building permits were down 11 percent this spring. Meanwhile, home loan generation declined last month (-0.7 percent). The Reserve Bank of Australia has stated on...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
Key Takeaways: With the fall calf run now upon us, producers are finally getting a glimpse of what their realized profits will be for 2026. Some producers may have already obtained a strong estimate of 2026 revenues, especially if calves were forward sold in, for example, the mid-summer...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
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.