Strike Update Argentine grain truckers have been striking since 19 March. They are asking for a hauling rate increase of about 30 percent, and talks between truckers and the government are at a standstill. With the soybean and corn harvest underway, the strike is affecting all ports' reception and could disrupt loading activities if left unresolved. The waiting time for Upriver ports is currently 15-16 days.Meanwhile, another strike could be looming on the horizon. Rumor has it that port stevedores might go on strike soon. Soybeans ARGENTINA After the previous week's action, the Argentine market has been pretty quiet. April and May are offered at +50 SN and demand is ready to pay +38/+39 SN. Argentine/Uruguayan Panamaxes showed some m...
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.