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Rich Asplund

BIZARRE: Cocoa falls on forecasts for rain in west africa | Mind Blowing Facts

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ24) today is down -230 (-2.87%).  September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU24) is down -547 (-8.71%).

Cocoa prices are sinking today, with London cocoa posting a 3-month low.  An improved weather outlook sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures after Maxar Technologies forecast rain for West Africa over the next week.  Previously, NY cocoa rallied to a 2-month high Monday due to concern that excessively dry conditions in West Africa could curb the region's cocoa production.  Forecaster Maxar Technologies said last week that top cocoa-producing countries Ivory Coast and Ghana had seen a "significant decrease in shower activity" over the past month, leading to below-normal soil moisture and limited crop growth.

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