Crimea River History suggests that geopolitical troubles have less impact on food production than fundamentals like the weather. Crimea: Present Situation, Impact on Ag Business and Outlook A firsthand account of the situation in Ukraine and its impacts on grain and oilseed markets. Caging the Bear Does the Western rejoinder to Russia's seizure of Crimea have the potential to nullify its gains and cause significant damage to the Russian economy? Trade Impacts of Ukraine's Efforts to Become European The roots of the current destabilization in Ukraine go back 60 years over the issue of Crimea and are unfolding much like the Russian-Georgian conflict earlier in this decade. Ukraine's Fast-Growing Oilseed Sector Another reason for Russ...
Key Market Insights The broad market is locked in on this week’s Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing, but this is no longer just a trade summit. Increasingly, the meeting is becoming tied directly to Iran, energy security, and the growing global economic fallout from disruptions through the Strai...
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.