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Weak Chocolate Demand Weighs on Cocoa Prices

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May ICE New York cocoa (CCK26) closed down 10 ticks, a decline of 0.31%; May ICE London cocoa (CAK26) did not trade due to the UK Easter Monday holiday. Prices settled lower and are under pressure amid signs of weak chocolate demand. The move is modest and likely reflects demand softness rather than supply disruption, implying limited near-term market impact.

Analysis

May ICE New York cocoa (CCK26) closed down 10 ticks, a decline of 0.31%; May ICE London cocoa (CAK26) did not trade due to the UK Easter Monday holiday. Prices settled lower and are under pressure amid signs of weak chocolate demand. The move is modest and likely reflects demand softness rather than supply disruption, implying limited near-term market impact.

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mildly negative

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