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Coffee Prices Weighed Down by Brazilian Real Weakness

July arabica coffee (KCN24 ) today is down -0.85 (-0.37%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN24 ) is down -60 (-1.44%). Coffee prices today are under pressure, with robusta falling to a 2-1/2 week low. Weakness in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) is undercutting coffee prices as the real fell...

Barchart · Jun 18, 2024

Current mortgage rates as of June 18, 2024

If you’re planning to buy a house soon, you might be wondering what a good mortgage rate is. We’ll prepare you with the info you need to rate shop by showcasing average rates for various types of mortgages.

Fortune · Jun 18, 2024

Current mortgage rates as of June 17, 2024

If you’re planning to buy a house soon, you might be wondering what a good mortgage rate is. We’ll prepare you with the info you need to rate shop by showcasing average rates for various types of mortgages.

Fortune · Jun 17, 2024

Coffee Prices Push Higher on Dry Conditions in Brazil

July arabica coffee (KCN24 ) today is up +1.95 (+0.87%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN24 ) is up +35 (+0.85%). Coffee prices today are climbing due to concerns that drier-than-normal conditions will adversely affect Brazil's coffee crops. Somar Meteorologia reported today that Brazil's Minas Gerais region received no rain...

Barchart · Jun 17, 2024

Sugar Prices Settle Lower as Brazil Boosts Sugar Production

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) on Friday closed down -0.16 (-0.82%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed down -5.30 (-0.93%). Sugar prices on Friday posted moderate losses on ramped-up sugar production in Brazil. Unica reported Friday that Brazil's sugar production for the 2024/25 crop...

Barchart · Jun 14, 2024

Sugar Prices Decline as Brazil Ramps Up Sugar Production

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) today is down -0.10 (-0.51%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) is down -3.10 (-0.55%). Sugar prices today are moderately lower on ramped-up sugar production in Brazil. Unica reported today that Brazil's sugar production for the 2024/25 crop year through...

Barchart · Jun 14, 2024

Coffee Prices Slip on Dollar Strength and Risk-Off Mood in Asset Markets

July arabica coffee (KCN24 ) today is down -2.20 (-0.97%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN24 ) is down -109 (-2.58%). Coffee prices today are under pressure, with robusta falling to a 2-week low. Today's rally in the dollar (DXY00 ) to a 5-week high and risk-off sentiment in asset...

Barchart · Jun 14, 2024

Democrat Scrubs Social Media Ahead Of Competitive Iowa Election

Democrat Lanon Baccam faces scrutiny for allegedly scrubbing social media of anti-Trump and pro-Biden posts before winning Iowa primary.

Top News · Jun 14, 2024

Top CDC officials warns US needs ‘more tests’ in face of bird flu fears

Agency principal deputy director wants more testing of farm workers who work in proximity to affected animals

The Guardian - US · Jun 14, 2024

Sugar Climbs to 1-Month Highs on Concern About Reduced Sugar Exports From India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN24 ) on Thursday closed up +0.49 (+2.57%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ24 ) closed up +12.60 (+2.27%). Sugar prices Thursday climbed to 1-month highs on concerns of fewer sugar exports from India. The Indian government said Thursday that it remains committed...

Barchart · Jun 13, 2024