The CBOT was generally weaker to start the week with heavy overnight trade pushing wheat and soybeans higher while corn was lower. Today was the last trading day before first notice day on the 30 November and traders were actively exiting December positions. Given the general length in the CBOT, that led to pressure on spot futures, though spreads were surprisingly firm through the day. Grains and oilseeds ended lower, however, as a stronger U.S. dollar and concerns about energy demand and pricing led to weak buying interest across commodity markets. Concerns about the Omicron COVID-19 variant persist but the messaging is now mixed, versus Friday’s bearish-only news. South African authorities are noting the Omicron variant pres...
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.