Last week’s trade saw major ag commodities rally on bullish technical developments with corn, soybeans, and soymeal all topping key chart points. That strength did not last, however, as the CBOT turned lower in what was a weak day across most markets. The situation in the Middle East continues to drive risk-off trade but diplomatic progress sent crude oil futures sharply lower, which weighed on some CBOT markets. Farmers were strong sellers late last week on the market rallies, which helped push grain futures lower and kept funds from becoming more aggressive buyers. Too, the extreme limit-down selling in the cattle markets added to the broader market pressure. In short, there was no particular “story” for bulls to grab ho...
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.
What You Need to Know Today: Russia rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, including a proposal to halt attacks on civilian shipping that could help restore grain flows from Ukrainian ports. Tyson Foods announced plans to permanently close its Joslin, Illinois, beef processing facili...
The big news in the cattle markets yesterday was Tyson Foods’ move to close two more beef plants. One of them, the Joslin, Illinois, plant was shuttered immediately after the announcement. The other, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a case-ready plant that does not slaughter cattle. Tyson also...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. In July, the CPI rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy, or the “core” infla...