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Coffee Prices Plummet as EU Delays Anti-Deforestation Law

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -7.10 (-2.69%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is down -300 (-5.51%). Coffee prices today plummeted to 1-week lows and are sharply lower after the European Commission postponed an anti-deforestation law. The legislation, scheduled to go into effect December 30, is...

Barchart · Oct 2, 2024

Sugar Prices Supported by Crude Oil Rally

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Tuesday closed up +0.50 (+2.23%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed up +5.30 (+0.92%). Sugar prices Tuesday rose due to a surge in crude oil prices. WTI crude (CLX24 ) climbed more than +2% Tuesday, which was positive for...

Barchart · Oct 1, 2024

Coffee Prices Close Lower as Rain Boosts Crop Prospects in Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) Tuesday closed down -6.10 (-2.26%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) closed down -53 (-0.96%). Coffee prices fell on Tuesday, with arabica falling to a 1-week low. The Commodity Weather Group said Tuesday that showers in Brazil have improved soil moisture levels and supported...

Barchart · Oct 1, 2024

Econ 101: What We Already Knew About September 1 Grain Stocks

Once again, the majority of the Grains industry seemed to forget what it learned in Econ 101.

Barchart · Sep 30, 2024

Sugar Prices Fall on Optimism for a Bumper Sugar Crop in India

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is down -0.37 (-1.62%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) is down -2.00 (-0.35%). Sugar prices today are moderately lower, with London sugar posting a 1-week low. Optimism that above-average monsoon rains in India will lead to a bumper...

Barchart · Sep 30, 2024

Coffee Prices Slip on Rain Forecasts for Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ24 ) today is down -1.05 (-0.39%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX24 ) is down -10 (-0.18%). Coffee prices today are posting modest losses. Forecasts for substantial showers for the Minas Gerais region in Brazil at the end of this week have eased Brazil's drought concerns...

Barchart · Sep 30, 2024

Trees with red leaves – 9 varieties for stunning color, even in winter

Showstopping trees with red leaves will add vibrancy and warmth to any garden space

Homes & Gardens · Sep 29, 2024

Best Shasta daisies – 10 varieties of these joyful, hardy perennials

The best Shasta daisies will fill your yard with uplifting color and cheerful flowers every year

Homes & Gardens · Sep 29, 2024

Boar's Head faces legal scrutiny over deadly deli meat listeria outbreak, USDA says

The deli meat company Boar's Head is being scrutinized by law enforcement officials over a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2024

Sugar Prices Weighed Down by the Outlook for Larger Global Sugar Surpluses

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) Friday closed down -0.52 (-2.23%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ24 ) closed down -17.70 (-2.98%). Sugar prices fell sharply on Friday, with London sugar posting a 1-week low on the outlook for larger global sugar surpluses. Researcher StoneX raised its...

Barchart · Sep 27, 2024