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Coffee Prices Slip on Rain in Brazil and Increased ICE Robusta Inventories

Coffee prices are down a bit today. Rains in Brazil have helped alleviate concerns about dry conditions, putting downward pressure on Arabica coffee prices.

Barchart · Jul 17, 2024

Coffee Prices Settle Mixed and Consolidate Monday's Sharp Losses

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.45 (+0.60%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU24 ) closed down -11 (-0.24%). Coffee prices Tuesday settled closed mixed as they consolidated Monday's sharp losses. Robusta gave up an early advance and turned lower after ICE-monitored robusta coffee inventories rose to...

Barchart · Jul 16, 2024

Coffee Prices Consolidate After Monday's Sharp Decline

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) today is up +1.30 (+0.54%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU24 ) is down -17 (-0.37%). Coffee prices today are mixed as they consolidate Monday's sharp losses. Robusta gave up an early advance and turned lower after ICE-monitored robusta coffee inventories rose to a 1-year...

Barchart · Jul 16, 2024

Canada’s alcohol deficit: The public cost of alcohol outweighs government revenue

Alcohol has long held a hallowed place in the consciousness of Canadian society. A more socially acceptable drug than some others, it’s associated with relaxation, socializing and celebration. As a result, alcohol has received an almost free pass when it comes to changes in policy and public opinion.

The Conversation · Jul 14, 2024

Why Did Americans Stop Caring About the National Debt?

Both parties—and the voters—are to blame for the national debt fiasco.

Reason · Jul 13, 2024

Coffee Prices Settle Moderately Higher as Brazil's Coffee Farmers Hoard Beans

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) Friday closed up +3.90 (+1.59%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU24 ) closed up +41 (+0.90%). Coffee prices Friday shook off early losses and closed moderately higher. Coffee prices are seeing support from a lack of producer selling as Brazilian coffee farmers hoard beans in...

Barchart · Jul 12, 2024

Coffee Prices Firm as Brazil's Coffee Farmers Hoard Beans

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) today is up +2.70 (+1.10%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU24 ) is up +33 (+0.72%). Coffee prices today shook off early losses and are moderately higher. Coffee prices are seeing support from a lack of producer selling as Brazilian coffee farmers hoard beans in...

Barchart · Jul 12, 2024

Coffee Posts Moderate Gains on Global Production Concerns

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) Thursday closed up +1.30 (+0.53%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU24 ) closed up +99 (+2.21%). Coffee prices posted moderate gains on Thursday, with Sep arabica and Sep robusta posting contract highs. Coffee prices have rallied sharply this week due to concern that drier-than-normal conditions...

Barchart · Jul 11, 2024

Coffee Prices Push Higher on Concerns About Global Coffee Production

September arabica coffee (KCU24 ) today is up +3.55 (+1.46%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU24 ) is up +110 (+2.46%). Coffee prices today are moderately higher, with Sep arabica and Sep robusta posting contract highs. Also, nearest-future July robusta posted an all-time high, and nearest-future July arabica posted a...

Barchart · Jul 11, 2024

France needs to introduce 25 billion euros in cuts to tackle EU deficit

The French government has announced plans for €25 billion in budget cuts this year to address EU concerns over its deficit and debt levels.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 11, 2024