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Brazil Rains Ease Drought Concerns and Weigh on Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.12 (-0.55%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is down -2.60 (-0.46%). Sugar prices today are falling for a second day, with NY sugar posting a 1-month low. Forecasts for abundant rains in Brazil's Center-South over the...

Barchart · Oct 22, 2024

Coffee Prices Decline as Brazil Rains Ease Drought Concerns

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -1.75 (-0.70%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is down -106 (-2.32%). Coffee prices today extended Monday's losses, with robusta posting a 2-1/4 month low. Above-average rainfall in Brazil is easing drought concerns and weighing on coffee prices. On Monday, arabica...

Barchart · Oct 22, 2024

What Surprisingly Strong Cash Markets Are Saying About Corn And Soybeans

Strength in corn and soybean spreads has caught many traders off guard. Talking about what it means and what could be driving it this week.

Barchart · Oct 21, 2024

Rain in Brazil Undercuts Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -3.50 (-1.36%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is down -106 (-2.25%). Coffee prices today are posting moderate losses, with arabica falling to a 1-week low and robusta tumbling to a 2-1/4 month low. Above-average rainfall in Brazil is weighing on...

Barchart · Oct 21, 2024

7 of the best fragrant trees – to add gorgeous, uplifting scent to your garden

It doesn't get much better than walking out into your garden and getting a hit of fragrance from a beautiful tree, especially if it's a recommended variety

Homes & Gardens · Oct 19, 2024

Sugar Settles Slightly Higher as Dollar Weakness Spur Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Friday closed up +0.02 (+0.09%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +0.90 (+0.16%). Sugar prices posted modest gains on Friday, as a weaker dollar (DXY00 ) spurred short covering in sugar futures. On Thursday, NY sugar fell to...

Barchart · Oct 18, 2024

Sugar Prices Supported on the Outlook for Limited Rain in Brazil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is up +0.05 (+0.23%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is up +0.50 (+0.09%). Sugar prices today are moderately higher on forecasts for reduced rainfall chances in Brazil. Meteorologist Climatempo reduced the chances for rainfall in Brazil's Center-South to...

Barchart · Oct 18, 2024

Coffee Prices Firm on Reduced Rainfall Chances in Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is up +1.60 (+0.63%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is up +5 (+0.11%). Coffee prices today are moderately higher after updated weather forecasts reduced the chances of rain in Brazil. Short covering emerged in coffee futures today after Meteorologist Climatempo said showers...

Barchart · Oct 18, 2024

Sugar Prices Finish Higher on Reduced Rain Chances in Brazil's Center-South

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Thursday closed up +0.16 (+0.73%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +2.10 (+0.37%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled moderately higher. Short covering emerged in sugar futures today after Meteorologist Climatempo reduced the chances...

Barchart · Oct 17, 2024

Sugar Prices Recover as Rain Chances in Brazil's Center-South Are Reduced

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is up +0.16 (+0.73%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is up +3.40 (+0.60%). Sugar prices today recovered from early losses and are moderately higher. Short covering emerged in sugar futures today after Meteorologist Climatempo reduced the chances for...

Barchart · Oct 17, 2024