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Weakness in Global Cocoa Demand Pressures Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Friday closed down -181 (-5.38%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -104 (-4.17%). Cocoa prices settled sharply lower on Friday for a second day on signs of weak global demand. The National Confectioners Association reported that North American Q1...

Barchart · Apr 17

Cocoa Prices Plunge as Global Cocoa Demand Falters

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is down -152 (-4.51%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -96 (-3.85%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today for a second day on signs of weak global demand. The National Confectioners Association reported that North American Q1 cocoa grindings...

Barchart · Apr 17

Photos of the week | April 10-16, 2026

Virginia’s map referendum, Days of Remembrance ceremony, Melania Trump and a Nick Offerman appearance highlighted the week in Congress. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists.

Roll Call · Apr 17

Islanders promo raises funds for ex-NYPD officer convicted of manslaughter, angering victim's family

The New York Islanders are facing criticism for promoting a fundraiser for a former New York City police sergeant who was convicted of manslaughter

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Persistent Global Surpluses Sink Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.37 (-2.67%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -4.70 (-1.11%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Wednesday and sold off sharply, with NY sugar sinking to a 5.5-year nearest-futures low. Sugar prices...

Barchart · Apr 15

Hedge Selling Weighs on Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -80 (-2.25%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -56 (-2.14%). Cocoa prices fell from 1.75-month highs on Wednesday and settled lower, as the recent rally has sparked hedge selling among cocoa producers and traders. The Ivory...

Barchart · Apr 15

Sugar Prices Sink on Expectations for the Global Sugar Surplus to Persist

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26) today is down -0.29 (-2.09%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -5.80 (-1.37%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and sold off, with NY sugar sinking to a 5.5-year nearest-futures low. Sugar prices have been under pressure...

Barchart · Apr 15

Cocoa Prices Retreat as Higher Prices Spark Hedge Selling by Producers

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is down -93 (-2.61%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is down -75 (-2.87%). Cocoa prices fell from 1.75-month highs and turned lower today, as the recent rally has sparked hedge selling among cocoa producers and traders. The Ivory Coast's Le...

Barchart · Apr 15

‘We can’t wait forever’: Ethics Committee under scrutiny 

The resignation of two lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct has drawn renewed scrutiny of the House Ethics Committee. The 10-member committee, which is composed of five Republicans and five Democrats, had announced investigations of Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, when they resigned. The committee, which is considered…

Roll Call · Apr 15

As Swalwell fallout continues, Gallego faces scrutiny for friendship

One day after Sen. Ruben Gallego said he was “betrayed” by good friend Eric Swalwell, a New York lawmaker is calling on Gallego to release communications between him and the former California congressman. “Yesterday we heard claims of drugging, choking, rape,” said Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., said, referring to news…

Roll Call · Apr 15