The meeting between U.S. and Chinese trade officials in Beijing concluded earlier than expected today and is scheduled to resume in Washington next week. This early adjournment could be read as either a good or a bad sign. Markets took it as a good sign, especially when the financial press reported that the U.S. has softened one of its key demands that the Chinese government stop cyberthreats against U.S. companies. However, when it comes to the U.S.-Chinese situation, markets have learned not to trade on good signs. Larry Kudlow, the Trump administration’s economic advisor, reportedly said that the administration will come up with another aid package of $12 billion for farmers if they continue to suffer economic damage from trade di...
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.