Following the release of today's USDA reports, there was a huge inflow of managed money into the grain and soy markets seeking to buy everything across the board. General Comments We outline USDA's June quarterly stocks estimates plus those for planted acreage in our separate analysis. As market commentary, suffice it to say that compared with what was expected, USDA's estimates were bullish for soybeans and corn and bearish for wheat. The differences between the USDA estimates and market expectations were certainly not extreme. However, when they were put into the context of falling corn and soybean crop condition ratings, unplanted soybean acreage and concerns that the six weeks of excessive rains were shaving off yield potential, the r...
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.