Rumors of Chinese inquires for U.S. corn and soybeans sent soybean futures to fresh contract highs overnight. The soy complex remains locked in demand-rationing mode and Tuesday’s trade was technically dominated and technically bullish. Corn followed the soy complex higher but lacked much enthusiasm. The lower U.S. dollar helped corn move higher as U.S. corn remains the most competitive on the world market. Wheat futures came under pressure as yesterday’s rally attracted selling pressure. Outside markets were mixed on Tuesday as investors booked profits in the equity markets following Monday’s vaccine announcement from Moderna. Crude oil futures settled slightly higher as traders look to OPEC’s next move as we...
What You Need to Know Today: USDA reports are delayed until Tuesday due to the federal holiday on Monday. Over the weekend, President Trump announced a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Russia warmly welcomed and confirmed this ceasefire by conducting more strikes against Ukraine. Specific...
On Saturday, 10 October, at a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, President Trump said that the U.S. and Mexico would come to terms on a new trade deal, and he said Canada does not need to be part of the deal. Trump called the coming agreement with Mexico “great” but gave no d...
Key Takeaways: The United States has steadily lost global wheat export market share since the 1970s, falling from the world's leading exporter to a projected fifth place in 2026/27. The rapid expansion of Black Sea wheat exports, driven by improved productivity and export infrastructure, has r...
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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.