Coffee futures

Climate Report: Another “Planet on the Brink” Headline, Decades of Warnings Ignored

Annual climate change report finds “planet on the brink,” a phrase that seems to be echoing through the news cycle with increasing frequency. It’s hard to ignore, isn’t it? This isn’t exactly breaking news for many of us. We’ve been hearing warnings about a climate crisis for what feels like ages, and the annual reports just keep piling on more evidence. The question is, are we truly understanding the gravity of the situation, or has the message become diluted, almost background noise in the constant stream of information?

The “brink” itself feels like a critical point of no return. We’re not just teetering on a cliff; we’re in freefall.… Continue reading

Arabica Coffee Prices Surge Despite Tariff Dispute Resolution

Arabica coffee futures surged to a record high of $3.56 per pound, surpassing the previous record set in December. This price increase followed the retraction of President Trump’s threatened tariffs and sanctions on Colombia, a major coffee exporter to the U.S. The potential impact of these withdrawn tariffs on the coffee market was significant, given the substantial volume of Colombian coffee imported by the United States. However, the threat remains in reserve, and the broader implications of potential future tariffs on other countries, including Canada, Mexico, and China, remain a concern for commodity markets.

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