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Cocoa Prices Soar on El Niño Weather Risks

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July ICE NY cocoa rose 6.72% (+261) and July ICE London cocoa #7 climbed 5.68% (+169), with both contracts reaching 2.5-week highs. Prices are being driven higher by weather-risk pricing after El Niño was confirmed last week, signaling potential supply disruption concerns. The move is supportive for cocoa futures and reflects a stronger risk premium in the market.

Analysis

July ICE NY cocoa rose 6.72% (+261) and July ICE London cocoa #7 climbed 5.68% (+169), with both contracts reaching 2.5-week highs. Prices are being driven higher by weather-risk pricing after El Niño was confirmed last week, signaling potential supply disruption concerns. The move is supportive for cocoa futures and reflects a stronger risk premium in the market.

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