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Sugar Rallies as Crude Prices Surge

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Monday closed +0.44 (+1.65%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed +11.90 (+1.68%). Sugar prices on Monday rallied to 2-week highs and closed moderately higher on a surge of more than +3% in crude oil prices. (CLX3 ) Strength in...

Barchart · Oct 9, 2023

Coffee Prices Slide as Drought Concerns Ease in Brazil

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) this morning is down -0.70 (-0.48%), and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) is down -28 (-1.19%). Coffee prices this morning are under pressure, with robusta dropping to a 6-month low. Coffee prices are being undercut today as above-average rainfall in Brazil has eased drought...

Barchart · Oct 9, 2023

El Nino won't spare Qld from cyclones, storms and flood

Cyclones and flooding remain on the cards for Queensland despite warmer and drier conditions from El Nino, with residents urged to prepare for storm season.

AAP · Oct 9, 2023

Sugar Prices Climb as the USDA Cuts its Thailand Sugar Production Outlook

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Thursday closed +0.23 (+0.89%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed +6.10 (+0.88%). Sugar prices Thursday moved higher as concerns about smaller global sugar output sparked fund short covering in sugar futures. The USDA's Foreign Agricultutral Service (FAS) projected 2023/24...

Barchart · Oct 5, 2023

El Nino summer taking more of a toll on homeless

As hundreds prepare to walk a week in a rough sleeper's shoes, a charity warns rising costs and climate change are making life on the streets even tougher.

AAP · Oct 5, 2023

Coffee Prices Under Pressure from Rain in Brazil

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) this morning is down -0.15 (-0.10%), and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) is up +2 (+0.08%). Coffee prices this morning are little changed. Improved weather conditions in Brazil have sparked fund selling of coffee futures and knocked arabica coffee prices down to an 8-3/4...

Barchart · Oct 5, 2023

Coffee Prices Fall as Dry Conditions Ease in Brazil

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) on Wednesday closed down -2.40 (-1.61%), and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) closed down -30 (-1.24%). Coffee prices on Wednesday settled moderately lower, with robusta dropping to a 5-3/4 month low. Improved weather conditions in Brazil have sparked fund selling of coffee futures. Forecasts...

Barchart · Oct 4, 2023

Forecasts for Frequent Rain in Brazil Spurs Short Covering in Sugar

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH24 ) on Wednesday closed +0.26 (+1.01%), and Dec London white sugar #5 (SWZ23 ) closed +2.10 (+0.30%). Sugar prices Wednesday recovered from 5-week lows and closed moderately higher. Short covering emerged in sugar futures Wednesday after Rural Clima Meteorlogia said Brazil's top sugar cane...

Barchart · Oct 4, 2023

Easing of Dry Conditions in Brazil Slams Coffee Prices

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) this morning is down -2.60 (-1.75%), and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) is -31 (-1.29%). Coffee prices this morning are moderately lower, with robusta dropping to a 5-3/4 month low. Improved weather conditions in Brazil have sparked fund selling of coffee futures. Forecasts for...

Barchart · Oct 4, 2023

'Miracle' water year in California: Rain, snow put state's reservoirs at 128% of historical average

California has ended its water year with above average rain and snow, making it one of the wettest years in recorded state history

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023