presented by: terry barr, senior director of industry research knowledge exchange division,...

Presented by: Terry Barr, Senior Director of Industry ResearchKnowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACBE-mail: [email protected]

14th Annual Farmer Cooperatives ConferenceNovember 3, 2011

Trends in the Global Marketplace: Volatility and Opportunity

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)

The near term outlook for the food, fiber and agriculture sector is strong but the drivers of that prosperity will change in the decade ahead!

In the past decade net cash income has averaged one-third higher than the previous decade, farm prices have reached record levels, land prices have increased over 80 percent and the value of exports has nearly tripled. And the sector has been resilient through a severe global recession!


The major drivers of this past decade have been: rapid growth in the ethanol industry weather the rapidly growing emerging markets,

particularly China, and the massive amounts of global liquidity

fostered by accommodative monetary policy and the extraordinary lack of fiscal discipline in the advanced economies.


The next decade will be dramatically different as the world confronts the fact that these drivers are not sustainable. At the same time the opportunity to position for that future has never been better. The cost of investment and debt capital is as cheap as we are likely to see for many decades.The future will be about the agility of balance sheets, management and farmer cooperative boards!


Commodity Markets Pressured Lower With Reduced Growth Prospects

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Supply issues and liquidity seeking returns will drive commodity markets!


* Currencies weighted by relative market importance to total U.S. trade.

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From October 2010 …... -0.2%From 1997-03 average … . -28%

Dollar Erosion Has Boosted Foreign Buying Power and Commodity Prices

Weak dollar benefits exporters and sectors

facing import competition!


Deficits, Debt & Stagnation:Operation Twist and Fiscal Follies

Geopolitical challenges and energy:Arab Spring transitioning to Fall

Sovereign debt, defaults and Who Pays? China focus on inflation

and monetary tightening

A Lack of Confidence While Passing Through a Global Minefield


Over the past few months virtually every major risk to the global economic recovery seems to have resurfaced and occupied the front page. Sovereign debt issues in Europe

and the United States, rising inflation in China, oil market volatility and deteriorating expectations for U.S. housing and job markets.

This will be like “Groundhog Day”!!!!!

No Confidence That U.S. or Europe Has Political Will for Needed Action


Global Economy Facing Crisis of Confidence Regarding U.S. and Europe

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Advanced countries Rest of world China India

Advanced economies accounted for over half of world growth rate from 1970 to 2008. From 2010 to 2016 they will account for less than one-third. This will be a world with a 2-speed recovery reliant on emerging markets!

Growth prospects in Europe and the U.S.

are weakening!


U.S. Agriculture Export Destinations Have Increasing Asian Flavor

1.China 2. Canada 3. Mexico 4. Japan 5. EU-27 6. South Korea 7. Hong Kong 8. Taiwan 9. Indonesia10. Turkey11. Egypt12. Philippines13. Thailand14. Viet Nam15. RussiaTotal all exports

19.518.517.014.010.5

6.53.33.53.02.92.82.01.51.51.4

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Top 15 Markets 2012

1.Japan 2. Canada 3. EU-27 4. Mexico 5. South Korea 6. Taiwan 7. China 8. Hong Kong 9. Egypt10. Philippines11. Turkey12. Indonesia13. Russia14. Dominican Rep.15. Saudi ArabiaTotal all exports

9.37.56.56.32.52.01.51.21.10.90.70.70.70.50.5

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Top 15 Markets 2000

Asian markets account for 43% of U.S. exports and occupy 9 of the top 15 market destinations. China has become the #1 market with Thailand and Viet Nam growing rapidly!

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Much of Global Trade Strength Linked to China

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The Middle East-North Africa market represents 5 percent of world economy and 6 percent of world population. Oil and geopolitical instability characterize a region that may now be in transition and has future market potential!


Suez canal2 mil. barrels/daySUMED pipeline

2 mil. barrels/day

Straits of Hormuz16 mil. barrels/dayBahrain is home to

U.S. 5th Fleet

Strait of Bab el-Mandeb

3 mil. barrels/day

Middle East Turmoil Will Keep Oil Markets Unsettled Well into 2012

Saudi ArabiaRussiaIranUAENorwayKuwaitNigeriaAngolaAlgeriaIraqVenezuelaLibyaKazakhstanCanadaQatar

7,3227,1942,4862,3032,1322,1241,9391,8781,8071,7641,7481,5251,2991,1441,066

Top World Oil Exporters*

ExportsThousand barrels per day


Oil Price Tracks Global Growth and U.S. Dollar During Turmoil

$10$20$30$40$50$60$70$80$90

$100$110$120$130$140Dollars per barrel; spot price West Texas Intermediate

Questions for oil:Middle East keeps uncertainties in the market.US dollar value still a factor.OPEC: limited output adjustmentsGlobal growth expectations are setting price expectations.a

2007 avg.$72

2008 avg.$100

2009 avg.$62

2010 avg.$79

2011 avg.$92

2012 avg.$90-95


Asia- World’s Growth Engine


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Hong Kong, Singapore, S. Korea & Taiwan


China Has Made Inflation a Priority Issue for the Future

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Advanced economies

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011Data source: International Monetary Fund, WEO

Monetary tightening to combat inflation and asset bubbles may slow growth! No new stimulus. Food price

inflation is priority issue.

13.4%+ food


Latin America and Caribbean


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Latin America and Caribbean(9% GDP / 8% pop)The Latin America and Caribbean

market represents 9 percent of world economy and 8 percent of world population. Young populations and abundant natural resources make this region a significant competitor for the U.S., in both European and Asian markets.


Capital Flows to Latin America Boosted by Foreign Direct Investment

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South American Expansion Setting Supply Tone in Oilseeds Market

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Euro Region Remains in Chaos(17 countries)


Euro zone Countries Have Significant Deficit and Debt Challenges

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Fiscal deficit as percent of GDP

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European Government Bond Spreads Accelerate Efforts to Find Solution

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Current Proposal

1. Voluntary reduction in private sector Greek debt held by private sector.

2. Recapitalize Euro zone banks to minimum 9% tier I capital.

3. Expand capacity of European Financial Stability Facility.

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)Data source: International Monetary Fund, WEO

Total Greek debt = 340 bil. euros ($473 bil.)

Debt held by private sector = 200 bil.

Debt held by institutions = 140 bil.

Private sector takes voluntary 50% haircut = 100 bil. euros!

Voluntary reductions will not constitute a default in terms of

credit default swaps!

European Central Bank, IMF and others will not

take a haircut!

1. Voluntary Bank Losses Reduce Greek Debt by Only 30 Percent


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Belgium

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Sweden

Data source: European Bank Authority

This requirement basically covers Greek haircut. Stress test by

European Bank Authority (EBA) does not assume EU recession or future defaults in other Euro zone

countries!

2. Recapitalize European Banks with 9% Tier I Capital Target

Estimated New Capital Required by European Banks = 106 bil. euros

Chart source: Knowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACB (confidential and proprietary)Data source: International Monetary Fund, WEO

Total EFSF goal =1 trillion euros ($1.39 trillion) lending capacity

Current EFSF = 440 bil. 190-240 bil. euros

committed !

Provide partial protection (20%) for investors against any initial defaults of Euro zone country bonds.Create several funds seeded with EFSF money and solicit funds from outside investors.

3. Expand the Size of the European Financial Stability Facility


Questions Will Remain

Will countries maintain fiscal disciplines? A referendum on the Euro versus austerity measures in early December or new elections!

Is the proposal big enough to address other defaults?

How will emerging recession in Europe impact numbers?

Will role of European Central Bank change under new Italian president?

Do the actions address the fundamental problems of fiscal discipline and the lack of competitiveness of member countries?


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Central and Eastern Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States


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Central and Eastern Europe(3.5% GDP / 2.6% pop)The Central and Eastern Europe

market represents 3.5 percent of world economy and 3 percent of world population. The Commonwealth of Independent States market represents 4.2 percent of world economy and 4.2 percent of world population.


Net Financial Flows to CIS and Central and Eastern Europe Still Weak

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North America


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The North American market represents 23 percent of world economy and 7 percent of world population.


Recovery Shaped by CautiousConsumer and Financial Headwinds

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Percent change Gross Domestic Product (Chained 2005$)

Recovery path dramatically different!

2011-12

growth

1.5-2.5%(Subdued,

Consumer

Capex)

This recession began in financial sector and the recovery is heavily reliant on a consumer

sector that is now facing significant challenges in debt, jobs and home prices!


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Double Dip Concerns Have Eased But Growth Remains Weak

3rd qtr was driven by consumer

saving less!


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Consumption growth will track income growth unaided by credit

expansion. When will consumer be comfortable with debt level, job environment and home prices?

A Deleveraging Consumer Will Temper Potential Demand Growth


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Unemployment rate = 9.1%Underemployment = 16.5%Participation rate= 64.2% Average duration= 40.3 weeks

Job Gains Remain Weak and Consumer is Uneasy With High Unemployment

103,000 jobs created in September!(137,000 in private sector)


Home Prices: Is the Decline Coming to an End?

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August prices were 3.8% below a year ago, 32% below the peak in 2006!

Is housing no longer an investment and being priced as shelter?

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AtlantaYear ago …….... -6%From peak .... -27%From 2000 …… +0%

Case-Schiller Home Price Indexes20-city (through August 2011):

Year ago ………….... -3.8%From peak ……….... -32% From Jan. 2000 …. +40%

Home Prices Continuing to Fall in Many Regions of the Country

CharlotteYear ago …….. -3%From peak .... -17%From 2000 …. +10%

Minneapolis Year ago …….. -9%From peak .... -35%From 2000 …. +12%

DallasYear ago …….... -2%From peak ..... -9%From 2000 …. +14%

Chicago Year ago …….... -6%From peak ..... -31%From 2000 …. +16%

Denver Year ago …….... -2From peak .... -12%From 2000 …. +22%

Seattle Year ago …….. -6%From peak .... -29%From 2000 …. +34%

PhoenixYear ago ………. -8%From peak .... -57%From 2000 ….. -1%

Los Angeles Year ago ………. -4%From peak .... -39%From 2000 …. +66%

DetroitYear ago ……… +2%From peak .... -44%From 2000 …. -29%

TampaYear ago ………. -6%From peak .... -47%From 2000 …. +28%


Business Investment Lags Corporate Profit Growth; Housing Weak

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U.S. Economic Policy Transitions Will Create Headwinds for Recovery!

U.S. is proposing to undertake major policy reform:

Virtually every sector of the economy will be impacted and risk management and investment strategies will have to reflect the growing uncertainties

Financial sector Financial sector regulatory reform implementation

Energy sector Comprehensive energy policy/climate change ; transition from fossil fuels!

Immigration Reform groundwork being laid for 2012

Health care sector Uninsured, medicare / medicaid reform?

Regulatory oversight Clean air & water, Food safety

Deficit reduction

Tax policy; entitlement programs (including farm and food programs).


Monetary Policy: Setting Stage for 2011 and Beyond

U.S. Federal Reserve

U.S. Treasury Department


Federal Reserve Will ContinueTo Promote Growth into 2013

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Fed commits to holding rates low through mid-2013!


Federal Reserve Announces Operation Twist and More

Fed holds $515 billion in 0-3 year maturities; they will sell $400 billion and purchase longer term maturities. Likely purchase pattern:

Maturity Total outstanding Fed purchases6-7 years $353 bil. $140 bil.7-10 years $581 bil. $160 bil.10-30 years $521 bil. $100 bil.Total $1,455 bil. $400 bil.

Fed will sell $400 billion of short duration assets and replace with longer term maturities.

Reinvest the principal of maturing agency and agency-backed mortgaged backed securities (mbs) into longer term agency-backed mbs debt.


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Operation Twist Has Been Offset By Global Financial Uncertainties


Fiscal Policy: An Ongoing Debate for 2011, 2012, 2013…..

Congress

White House


Budget Control Act Will Trim $2 Trillion From Future Budget Deficits

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Deficit aspercentof GDP

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-10.0%Assumptions: 4 year phase-out in Iraq/ Afghanistan Permanent extension of tax provisions


Debt ceiling at $16.4-16.7 trillion

Congress approves Congress disapproves

President vetoes

By Dec. 31, 2011 Congress must vote up or down on joint committee plan

Implement Congressionally approved plan or by Jan 15, 2012 begin the sequestration process that will achieve $1.2-1.5 trillion in reductions over 10 years equally divided between domestic and defense national security spending. But cuts wouldn’t occur until 2013.

January 2013 ….. Debt ceiling would need to raised again by Congress, sequestration cuts would begin and

tax cuts would expire without Congressional action.

Super Committee, Lame Duck or 2012 Elections ????

November 2012 ….. Presidential and Congressional Elections

Is $2 trillion enough and does it address structural problem?


Economic Conditions Increasingly Diverse in Agriculture


World Grain Stocks Will Likely Continue to Decline in 2011/12

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Reduced Global Harvest Boosts Prospects for Wheat market


World Wheat Stocks Remaining Stable With Growing Demand

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Rebound in FSU-12 Exportable Supplies Will Impact Wheat

Markets

28% of world trade

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Increase in exportable supplies.


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U.S. Corn Market Assesses 2011/12 Crop Prospects


Coarse Grain Stocks Moving to Record Low Levels Relative to Use

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Rate of Increase in Ethanol Slowing; Crop Size is Now Key Factor

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Ethanol

DDG's


Corn Stocks Remain Tight Throughout 2011/12

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Smaller corn crop will force usage below 13 billion

bushels!!Still need large 2012/13 crop!


Soybean Market Riding Export Wave to China


Continued Large Global Soybean Stocks Offset by China Demand

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China’s Appetite for Soybeans is Major Market Driver

In last 10 years domestic consumption has tripled with no significant increase in domestic

production! Usage has increase by over 40% in last 4 years!


U.S. Soybean Stocks Limited by Strong Demand and Acreage Competition

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Cotton Market Reflecting Low Stocks and China Appetite


World Cotton Stocks Rebounding But Supplies Still Tight

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China Will Likely Rebuild Stocks in 2011/12 With Production Gains

45% of world trade


Meat and Dairy Industries Squeezed by Two Volatile Forces

ExportMarkets

Export Reliance:Emerging marketsDisease (FMD)U.S. $ weaknessRising competitionTrade disputes

Feed Costs:Low stocksRising price volatilityYield/weather issuesEthanolU.S. $ weakness

Are balance Sheets Strong Enough with Sufficient Liquidity to Match Risks?

ExportMarkets

Export Reliance:Emerging marketsDisease (FMD)U.S. $ weaknessRising competitionTrade disputes

Feed Costs:Low stocksRising price volatilityYield/weather issuesEthanolU.S. $ weakness


Meat Industry Sees Reduced Grain Harvests and Weak U.S. Economy!

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Percent change in total meat output


Export Market Will Be Key to Positive Returns Through 2012

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Imports Exports Balance

Export share of 2012 U.S. production Broilers ….. 18% Beef ………. 10% Pork ……… 22% All meat .......16%


Red Meat Exports Continuing to Increase; Broilers Still Stagnant

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Milk Production Responding to Record Export Demand

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Commercial supply Commercial disappearance

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Market keys 2011-12:Domestic consumer?International market volatility;Feed cost/liquidation


Export Market Will Be Key to Sustaining Returns Through 2012

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Milk Prices Boosted by U.S. Consumer and Strong Export Markets

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Price support

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1 to 2 percent increases in milk production in 2011 and 2012 in the face of rising feed and forage costs and weaker economy could prove

challenging !


Prices Received and Paid by Farmers Have Reached Record Levels

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Prices paid*

*Prices paid commodities & services, interest, taxes and wage rates

Prices received: livestock

Sector is operating at higher price and cost levels with greater volatility …… more working

capital to play, less leverage permitted and more emphasis on well-defined risk

management policies!


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Net Farm Cash Income

Direct government payments*

* emergency payments are striped area of government payments)

Net cash income in agriculture is projected to reach $115 billion in 2011, an increase of 24% over the

record set in 2010!

Farm Income: Agriculture Continues Strong Performance

Record high

Presented by: Terry Barr, Senior Director of Industry ResearchKnowledge Exchange Division, CoBank, ACBE-mail: [email protected]

14th Annual Farmer Cooperatives ConferenceNovember 3, 2011

Trends in the Global Marketplace: Volatility and Opportunity

presented by: terry barr, senior director of industry research knowledge exchange division,...

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acb confidential

opportunity1 chart source

global marketplace

global minefieldjune

major drivers

previous decade

global economic recovery

growing emerging markets