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We’ve Already Got More than $3 Trillion Stimulus – Without the Pending Bill

Congress has passed a continuing resolution to keep the government open until 3 December. The Senate has passed a temporary debt ceiling increase which is now headed to the House of Representatives where it wll be voted on Tuesday, 12 October. With that tidyed up, Congress can go back to the $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan (which the Senate has passed and the House is scheduling for a 31 October vote) and the $3.5 trillion Biden American Families Plan stimulus package. But, as concerns over inflation mount, it’s worth taking a closer look at what all the COVID releif to date has done in the economy. The money supply is about $3.8 trillion more than what it would have been if the economy grew at the average pace it has over the...

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Holiday Schedule

Financial markets will be closed on Thursday, 25 December for the Christmas holiday. As a result, there will be no Ag Perspectives report on Thursday. WPI wishes everyone a joyous and safe holiday. WPI will resume operations on Friday, 26 December. Note that Ag Perspectives will be providing ma...

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Market Commentary: Exports, Conflict, Dry Weather Boost CBOT Before Holiday

The CBOT was mostly higher before the Christmas holiday with grains in the lead, though with each market seeing a different fundamental driver. Wheat futures rallied on the once-again-escalating tensions in the Black Sea and dry weather in the U.S. southern plains that has left the wheat crop v...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 24 December)

WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...

Holiday Schedule

Financial markets will be closed on Thursday, 25 December for the Christmas holiday. As a result, there will be no Ag Perspectives report on Thursday. WPI wishes everyone a joyous and safe holiday. WPI will resume operations on Friday, 26 December. Note that Ag Perspectives will be providing ma...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Exports, Conflict, Dry Weather Boost CBOT Before Holiday

The CBOT was mostly higher before the Christmas holiday with grains in the lead, though with each market seeing a different fundamental driver. Wheat futures rallied on the once-again-escalating tensions in the Black Sea and dry weather in the U.S. southern plains that has left the wheat crop v...

FOB Prices and Freight Rates App (Updated 24 December)

WPI Grain Prices and Freight Rate App Note: you can also visit the app directly by clicking here. Supplemental Information The section below offers a concise view of the options available in the current version of the WPI FOB Price and Freight Rate app, along with a short “How To”...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.51/bushel, up $0.035 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Wheat closed at $5.2175/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Jan 26 Soybeans closed at $10.6325/bushel, up $0.1175 from yesterday's close.  Mar 26 Soymeal closed at $308.1/short ton, up $3.9 from...

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