Today Markets Analysis: Coffee prices staged a sharp recovery on Monday as short covering and technical buying interrupted a three-week decline, giving the market its first meaningful bounce after heavy selling pressure. December arabica coffee gained 1.68%, while November robusta rose 0.28%. The rebound came after arabica initially fell to a 2½-month low, with traders […]
Today Markets Analysis: Cocoa prices moved higher on Monday as concerns over Ghana’s upcoming crop and deteriorating crop quality in West Africa outweighed evidence of stronger current supplies from the Ivory Coast. December New York cocoa futures settled 1.04% higher, while December London cocoa gained 1.20%, with the market continuing to balance potentially tighter future […]
Today Markets Analysis: Wheat futures are expected to remain broadly range-bound through late 2026, with Chicago SRW wheat likely to trade around $5.50–$6.50 per bushel under the current supply-demand balance. Tight US supplies and persistent Black Sea export risks provide a potential floor for prices, while improving global production and competition from major exporters could […]
Today Markets Analysis: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded above MYR 4,850 per tonne after recently falling to a two-week low, with bargain hunting and strength across rival edible oils helping prices recover. Firmer crude oil has provided an additional source of support by improving palm oil’s competitiveness as a biodiesel feedstock, although rising Malaysian inventories […]
Today Markets Analysis: Cocoa prices have retreated towards the end of the week after a brief mid-week recovery, with the market continuing to balance improving supply prospects against renewed concerns over West African production. Ghana’s proposal to increase its 2026/27 cocoa farmgate price by around 6% has encouraged some short-covering while raising concerns that higher […]
Today Markets Analysis: Arabica coffee prices have fallen to a seven-week low as strong Brazilian harvest output increases global supply and puts renewed pressure on prices. The larger crop is improving availability and reducing supply-cost concerns, leaving the market increasingly focused on whether demand can absorb the additional production. Brazilian Harvest Weighs on Coffee Prices […]
Today Markets Analysis: Soybean futures held around $13 per bushel, close to their highest level since December 2023, as strong Chinese demand and a sharp rise in oil prices provided support despite the USDA raising its forecast for US soybean production to a record level. The market is therefore facing a familiar commodity tension: ample […]
Today Markets Analysis: Corn futures are holding around $5.30 per bushel, remaining close to their highest level since mid-2023 as tightening US production estimates and persistent risks to Black Sea grain flows provide support. Traders are now assessing the latest USDA supply-and-demand forecasts alongside growing concerns over Ukrainian export infrastructure and the potential impact on […]
Today Markets Analysis: Soybean oil remains firmly supported by a combination of strong biofuel demand, elevated crude oil prices and renewed Chinese buying of US soybeans. At the same time, the market remains technically trapped within a well-defined range, leaving traders focused on whether buyers can eventually reclaim the 73.5 area or whether sellers regain […]
December Arabica coffee futures (KCZ26) closed lower on Friday, falling 2.45 points, or 0.85%, while November ICE Robusta coffee (RMX26) declined 29 points, or 0.82%. Arabica prices consolidated just above Thursday’s seven-week low as the market continued to digest evidence of increasing global coffee availability. Brazil remains a key source of bearish pressure, with export […]