The CBOT was mixed on Tuesday with soybeans grinding lower and breaking support early in the day before rumors of Chinese purchases pushed the market to a positive close. Wheat was lower on last week’s news of a lower Russian export tax and corn seemed caught between the wheat and soybean markets. Global macro markets were stronger on Tuesday following Monday’s meltdown but held a cautious tone ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) meeting that started today. The FOMC’s inflation and interest rate outlook will be eagerly watched and could push macro markets lower amid the recent slowdown. Yesterday, USDA NASS reported a sharp increase in the Illinois corn condition rating, an unusual move so late...
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.