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Cattle Futures Prices Drop from Record Highs, But Bulls May Still Have Legs

There are a few hints that the historic bull run in cattle markets may not be over just yet.

Barchart · Feb 10, 2025

Sugar Prices Finish Higher on Brazilian Real Strength

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Monday closed up +0.14 (+0.72%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed up +1.70 (+0.33%). Sugar prices Monday posted moderate gains as strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) sparked short covering in sugar futures. The real Monday rose +0.44%,...

Barchart · Feb 10, 2025

Arabica Coffee Posts New Record High on Brazil Crop Concerns

March arabica coffee (KCH25 ) Monday closed up +24.70 (+6.11%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH25 ) closed up +110 (+1.98%). Coffee prices Monday settled sharply higher, with arabica coffee posting a new all-time nearest-futures high. Below-normal rain in Brazil heightened coffee crop concerns and boosted coffee prices after Somar...

Barchart · Feb 10, 2025

Sugar Prices Post Moderate Losses on Dollar Strength

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Friday is down -0.21 (-1.07%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed down -4.70 (-0.90%). Sugar prices settled moderately lower on Friday, weighed down by a stronger dollar. Sugar also has some negative carryover from Wednesday when Green Pool Commodity...

Barchart · Feb 7, 2025

Arabica Coffee Posts Another New Record High

March arabica coffee (KCH25 ) Friday closed up +0.40 (+0.10%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH25 ) closed down -72 (-1.28%). Coffee prices on Friday settled mixed. Coffee prices have rallied sharply over the past month, with arabica coffee posting a new all-time nearest-futures high Friday and robusta posting a...

Barchart · Feb 7, 2025

Dollar Strength Undercuts Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.13 (-0.66%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is down -4.30 (-0.82%). Sugar prices today are moderately lower, weighed down by a stronger dollar. Sugar also has some negative carryover from Wednesday when Green Pool Commodity Specialists...

Barchart · Feb 7, 2025

Dollar Strength Weighs on Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH25 ) today is down -2.10 (-0.52%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH25 ) is down -58 (-1.03%). Coffee prices today are moderately lower as a stronger dollar (DXY00 ) prompted some long liquidation pressures in coffee futures. Coffee prices have rallied sharply over the past month,...

Barchart · Feb 7, 2025

Corn Prices Rebound in 2025: Is the Rally Here to Stay? Want Less Risk to Participate?

Corn markets showed signs of life in early 2025 after a tough year of price declines, creating fresh opportunities for traders. After the USDA's recent WASDE report, the supply outlook is clearer—but will demand and global factors drive a sustained rally? Volatility will increase, and the CME Group will introduce…

Barchart · Feb 7, 2025

Your questions about bird flu answered

H5N1 isn’t going away anytime soon and could become a pandemic. Here are some tips to help you understand your risk

Salon · Feb 7, 2025

7 unusual bulbs to plant in spring – these beauties will add exotic blooms and striking foliage to your summer garden

Plant these bulbs now for vibrant and vivacious color in summer

Homes & Gardens · Feb 7, 2025