While Argentine farmers continue to claim that they are not receiving the maximum prices exporters can pay for the goods, largely because of the large stocks of low quality wheat from the prior campaign, analysts are now encouraging them to withhold sales until mid-year when prices received should be closer to $200/MT. Wheat As noted in previous reports, Argentine farmers are claiming that they are not receiving the maximum prices exporters can pay for the goods, largely because of the large stocks of low quality wheat from the prior campaign. Analysts are now encouraging them to withhold sales until mid-year when prices received should be closer to $200/MT. This recommendation is partially reasonable given that exporters recently paid $1...
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.