Coffee slides as Colombian coffee growers end strikes

Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
Rural commodities were mixed on Tuesday amid broadly stronger US Dollar and profit-taking after previous gains. Grains continued to feel support from Friday's Wasde report that lifted consumption estimate for domestic livestock producers.

Wheat climbed on ideas that lower prices will attract new buyers. Lending an extra support, some traders doubt about sustainability of crop improvement in Kansas and Oklahoma as these areas missed out significant rainfalls.

Corn moved higher as a possible increase in feed use outweighed concerns over weak demand for US exports. Moreover, expectations of an increase in the US ethanol production lifted corn futures. Sugar was flat as traders sold contracts to lock in gains.

Sugar prices surged last week on logistics problems at major ports in Brazil and talks over a potential increase in ethanol production in the country.

Coffee tumbled as concerns over strikes in Colombia alleviated after coffee growers won a government subsidy on Friday. However, worries over coffee leaf rust that threatens crops in Central America continued to support coffee prices.
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