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Signs of monsoon revival: Storage position in Cauvery basin reservoirs still an area of concern

Monsoon revival in Cauvery basin brings hope of increased storage in major reservoirs, but current levels remain low. Harangi nearing full capacity of 8.50 tmc ft, KRS 17.05 tmc ft (34%), Hemavathi 19.75 tmc ft (53%), Kabini 2,275.49 ft (FRL 2,284 ft). Cumulative storage of four major dams in basin…

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Leaders of Gupkar Alliance meet J&K L-G, plead for retaining SKIMS hospital’s autonomy

Gupkar Alliance leaders met J&K L-G to press for SKIMS autonomy & highlight staff shortage. Submitted memorandum to L-G, citing 50% staff deficit & lack of recruitment in 7 yrs. Raised concerns over quality of care due to shortage of manpower in SKIMS, SMHS & Children's Hospital.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Coffee Rallies on Tight ICE Inventories and Brazilian Real Strength

Sep arabica coffee (KCU23 ) on Friday closed up +3.80 (+2.40%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU23 ) closed up +66 (+2.60%). Coffee prices Friday closed moderately higher on signs of tighter coffee supplies. ICE-monitored robusta coffee inventories on Thursday fell to a record low of 5,273 lots (data history...

Barchart · Jul 21, 2023

Arabica Coffee Moderately Lower as Brazil's Harvest Picks Up

Sep arabica coffee (KCU23 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.80 (-0.51%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU23 ) closed up +72 (+2.84%). Coffee prices on Wednesday settled mixed, with arabica falling to a 5-3/4 month nearest-futures (N23) low and robusta climbing to a 1-week high. Arabica was under pressure Wednesday...

Barchart · Jul 19, 2023

The missing numbers: On the current vacuum of official data

The new Standing Committee on Statistics can pro-actively try to bridge the trust deficit between India’s once-revered statistical system and data users

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Arabica Coffee Under Pressure as Brazil's Harvest Speeds Up

Sep arabica coffee (KCU23 ) this morning is down -0.85 (-0.54%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU23 ) is up +67 (+2.65%). Coffee prices this morning are mixed, with arabica falling to a 5-3/4 month nearest-futures (N23) low and robusta climbing to a 1-week high. Arabica is under pressure today...

Barchart · Jul 19, 2023

Why Did Joe Biden Stop Talking About the Deficit?

The federal budget deficit has exploded under Biden's watch, and he can no longer pretend otherwise.

Reason · Jul 19, 2023

Arabica Coffee Closes Higher as Heavy Brazil Rains May Delay the Harvest

Sep arabica coffee (KCU23 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.50 (+0.32%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU23 ) closed down -20 (-0.78%). Coffee prices on Tuesday settled mixed. Concern that recent heavy rain in Brazil will slow the coffee harvest supports arabica prices. Somar Meteorologia reported Monday that Brazil's Minas...

Barchart · Jul 18, 2023

Arabica Coffee Higher on Concern Heavy Rain Will Slow the Brazil Harvest

Sep arabica coffee (KCU23 ) this morning is up +1.40 (+0.90%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU23 ) is down -18 (-0.71%). Coffee prices this morning are mixed. Concern that recent heavy rain in Brazil will slow the coffee harvest supports arabica prices. Somar Meteorologia reported Monday that Brazil's Minas...

Barchart · Jul 18, 2023

Coffee Prices Settle Mixed as Robusta Climbs on Tight Supplies

Sep arabica coffee (KCU23 ) on Monday closed down -5.00 (-3.11%), and Sep ICE robusta coffee (RMU23 ) closed up +12 (+0.47%). Coffee prices Monday settled mixed. Early strength in the dollar Monday (DXY00) weighed on coffee prices. However, robusta coffee recovered early losses and moved higher on tight supplies...

Barchart · Jul 17, 2023