Demand-induced nervousness is causing Argentina’s wheat prices to rise, while higher flat prices for corn will soon encourage farmer selling. Soybeans Argentina’s soybean market remains quiet despite last week’s rally that improved replacement for exporters. That replacement fell from +$0.60N FOB equivalent to +$0.25-30N as there were no sellers in the market. This situation is occurring mainly because of the uncertainty surrounding the coming crop’s production. The excessive rains of the past month have produced some notable damage in the soybean belt area. In Santa Fe Province, it rained approximately 600 mm last month versus the normal, annual 900 mm. Consequently, around 3 million hectares were under water during January, including ar...
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.