A growing sense of fragility is settling over global markets as stretched valuations, shrinking liquidity, and widening inequality create the type of conditions that have historically preceded sharp, disorderly declines. Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, warns that the current environment looks increasingly like a classic setup for a major market break, with […]
U.S. stocks erased early hesitation and powered higher on Friday, turning a directionless morning into a decisive risk-on session. By mid-afternoon, all three major indexes were trading firmly in the green, extending gains into the close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 746 points (1.6%), the Nasdaq climbed 382 points (1.7%), and the S&P 500 […]
Overview Cocoa prices rebounded this week as exports from Ivory Coast declined sharply. The slowdown raised concerns about supply and helped lift market sentiment after prices recently hit a two-week low. Ivory Coast Cocoa Exports Drop 9% New data showed that Ivory Coast cocoa exports fell by 9% year-on-year. From October 1 to November 8, […]
Cocoa prices dropped sharply this week, extending their three-day losing streak to reach a one-week low. The fall comes as optimism grows over a stronger cocoa harvest in West Africa, easing fears of tight global supply. West African Weather Boosts Cocoa Crop Outlook Farmers in Ivory Coast and Ghana—the world’s two largest cocoa producers—report that […]
Cocoa prices surged to new highs this week after the Bloomberg Commodity Index (BCOM) announced that cocoa will be reintroduced to its benchmark for the first time in two decades, starting in January 2025. This development has reignited investor interest in the commodity, sending both New York and London cocoa futures higher on Friday. December […]
A new JPMorgan Bitcoin development is making waves in global finance. According to multiple reports, the banking powerhouse is preparing to allow its institutional clients to use Bitcoin and Ether as collateral when securing loans. The plan would represent a significant leap toward integrating digital currencies into the mainstream financial system — and could set […]
Cocoa futures tumbled on Tuesday, pressured by signs of stronger harvests across major producing countries and weaker chocolate demand worldwide. New York cocoa (Dec contract) dropped -3.56% to an 11-month low. London cocoa (Dec contract) fell -2.47%, hitting its lowest level in 19 months. Ghana Cocoa Deliveries Surge Fresh supply from Ghana, the world’s second-largest […]
Wall Street finished higher on Friday, with all three major indexes pushing further into record territory. The gains built on Thursday’s momentum as optimism over interest rates and geopolitical developments kept investor sentiment strong. Record Closes Across the Board The Nasdaq jumped 160.75 points (0.7%) to 22,631.48, while the S&P 500 added 32.40 points (0.5%) […]
Coffee prices are falling fast as harvest activity in Brazil, the world’s top coffee producer, picks up speed. The rising supply is causing concern among traders and putting downward pressure on both arabica and robusta markets. Brazil’s Rapid Coffee Harvest Boosts Supply Brazil’s largest coffee cooperative, Cooxupé, reported that 67% of its members’ coffee harvest […]
