Wheat Wheat continues to capture the attention of many traders and analysts in Argentina. Planting continues to be delayed due to lack of soil moisture and sowing has only reached 30 percent completion, which implies a year-on-year delay of 6 percentage points. The seasonal rains have not yet appeared, and forecasts are not encouraging. At the end of June, some rains are expected for northeastern Argentina, but the most drought-affected areas will have to continue waiting. Many producers have already decided not to plant wheat and instead chose to work fields for a good sowing of summer crops. Others will switch to short-growing seasonal wheat varieties if rain appears, even if yields are somewhat reduced. Last week, the Buenos Aires Grai...
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...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
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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.