Grain and soy markets took little notice of the Fed’s bullish influence on the U.S. dollar yesterday, but that was not the case as the day session got underway. Soybean futures prices were sharply lower until a late rally pulled them back within a few cents of yesterday’s closes. General Comments Grain and soy prices traded lower overnight in average volume. Aside from considerations from the aggressive tone of the minutes from the Fed’s April meeting and the strength of the U.S. dollar it inspired, the overnight tone was set by Dalian soymeal futures that followed yesterday’s weakness by closing down another 1 percent today. The Chinese government’s sale of soybeans from its reserve supplies has been delayed, and that helped support the...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
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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.