The CBOT ended the week on a quiet note with wheat futures strengthening amid commercial buying and bull spreading while soymeal futures traded sharply lower following Wednesday’s key reversal. Corn was caught somewhat in the middle and settled fractionally lower for the day with more late-day strength observed than weakness. Soybeans followed the meal market lower as well, despite news that just 3 percent of Argentina’s soybean crop is rated good/excellent this week. Rains in Argentina and southern Brazil helped pressure the CBOT for the day but improved export sales data helped offer some support. Funds were net sellers in the soy complex and were flat corn but were modest buyers in wheat. The weekly Export Sales report...
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...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
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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.