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London Cocoa Hits Eight-Month High on Demand Recovery; Coffee Joins Rally Amid Volatile Trade
Cocoa futures in London hit an eight-month high on signs of demand recovery, as physical offtake improved and speculative buying accelerated. The rally pushed prices above key moving averages, reinforcing bullish momentum.
Catalysts
- ▲ Demand recovery in major consuming regions
- ▲ Technical break above eight-month resistance level
Risk Factors
- ▼ Slowing economic growth could dampen chocolate demand
- ▼ Improved weather in West Africa boosting mid-crop prospects
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How high can cocoa prices go in the short term?
With demand signals improving and speculative momentum strong, cocoa could test resistance near the previous cycle high, but upside may be limited by producer hedging and potential demand elasticity at higher prices.
What is driving the demand recovery in cocoa?
Better-than-expected chocolate sales in Europe and Asia, alongside restocking by manufacturers after a period of destocking, signal a rebound in cocoa usage according to the article.