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Dollar Weakness Sparks Short Covering in Cocoa Futures

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May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26) climbed +166 ticks (+5.48%) and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26) rose +68 ticks (+2.92%). The rally was driven by a plunge in the dollar index ($DXY) to a four-week low, which sparked short covering in cocoa futures. Monitor dollar moves and positioning for follow-through risk as the move appears short-covering-driven and could reverse if USD stabilizes.

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May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26) climbed +166 ticks (+5.48%) and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26) rose +68 ticks (+2.92%). The rally was driven by a plunge in the dollar index ($DXY) to a four-week low, which sparked short covering in cocoa futures. Monitor dollar moves and positioning for follow-through risk as the move appears short-covering-driven and could reverse if USD stabilizes.

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