Russian Grain Markets: 30 September – 4 October 2024 The first week of September proved bullish in European Russia and slightly bearish in the Asian part and Siberia. The weather factor is important but it’s not the key driver. It may become the decisive factor later on depending on how much winter wheat will be planted and the status of the crop before entering the winter season. In the meantime, Russian wheat prices which have been the most competitive on the world market despite export duties have a chance to catch up with the rest of the world and this is happening at the moment. Weaker domestic currency will only help Russia conquer other markets; however, the export duty will curb the potential making the government hap...
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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.