The CBOT turned higher to start the week with corn and soybeans finding continued support from their pricing strength uncovered at the end of last week. Bull spreading was active in both markets as spot commercial demand remains strong. In the case of soybeans, demand for soy products continues to be a tailwind for the market and China’s import appetite is growing. Wheat futures bounced higher amid tepid fund buying with commercial demand offering the greatest support to the market. The market’s attention will remain fixated on weather and drought conditions in the U.S., Europe, and now China heading into the fall 2022 harvest. Crop tours are underway again this week to estimate the U.S. corn and soybean yields, and futures will...
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.