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Dollar Weakness Sparks Short Covering in Cocoa Futures

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May ICE New York cocoa (CCK26) gained 81 ticks (+2.48%) and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26) gained 65 ticks (+2.70%), recovering from early losses. The move was driven by a slumping dollar ($DXY) that spurred short-covering in cocoa futures, signaling short-term bullish technical flows rather than fundamental supply changes.

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May ICE New York cocoa (CCK26) gained 81 ticks (+2.48%) and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26) gained 65 ticks (+2.70%), recovering from early losses. The move was driven by a slumping dollar ($DXY) that spurred short-covering in cocoa futures, signaling short-term bullish technical flows rather than fundamental supply changes.

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