
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ24) Friday closed down -79 (-0.91%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ24) closed up +89 (+1.27%).
Cocoa prices Friday settled mixed, with London cocoa posting a 4-month high. NY cocoa fell back from a 2-month high Friday and turned lower on pre-weekend profit-taking following this week's sharp price run-up. However, London cocoa held its gains after the British pound (^GBPUSD) fell to a 4-1/2 month low. The weaker pound boosts cocoa that is priced in sterling.