The Market Oilseed markets have seen more pressure than support this week due to improved weather forecasts for Brazil and increasingly challenging global export and transportation logistics. Through Thursday’s close, March CBOT soybeans are down 2.2 percent (29¾ cents) since last Friday and the March soymeal contract has fallen 2.6 percent ($10.20/short ton) while soyoil fell 1.6 percent (0.82 cents/lb). The weather in Brazil has been the biggest driver of the week’s declines as forecasts for steady showers across the country have increased production forecasts. The rains are expected to bolster the country’s soybean crop, but that outlook is hardly without risk. Recent rains have been disappointing a...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
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...
Key Takeaways: Drought remains a major threat to global agricultural production, particularly in regions with limited rainfall and growing water scarcity. Commercially available drought-tolerant traits in corn, soybeans, and wheat have generally delivered modest yield improvements, limiting th...
From WPI Consulting
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.