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On Friday, the coffee market observed a noticeable downturn, significantly impacting both the arabica and robusta varieties. Specifically, March arabica coffee futures (KCH24) witnessed a decline, closing down 2.25 cents or translating to a 1.16% decrease. Concurrently, March ICE robusta coffee (RMH24) also experienced a downturn, closing down 50 cents which resulted in a 1.52% decrease, marking a one-week low for the commodity. This downward trend in the coffee market was attributed in part to the strong rally of the dollar index (DXY00), which reached a 7-week high, exerting downward pressure on commodities priced in dollars, such as coffee, by making them more expensive for holders of other currencies.
The interplay between the strength of the dollar and coffee prices exemplifies the intrinsic volatility and the global factors that influence commodity markets such as coffee. As the dollar strengthens, the immediate effect on commodities, including coffee, is quite palpable, especially in terms of international trade dynamics. With coffee being a heavily traded commodity across the globe, the fluctuations in its price not only affect traders and investors but also have a cascading effect on the entire supply chain, including producers, exporters, and ultimately, consumers. The recent movements in the coffee prices underscore the vulnerability of agricultural commodities to financial markets and highlight the importance of monitoring macroeconomic indicators by those involved in the coffee trade for making informed decisions.
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