Rising Margin Requirements Hammer Coffee Prices

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Margin Hikes Drive Coffee Prices Lower

Source: Commodity Bulletin / ICE / USDA / ICO Author: Editorial Team Date: July 10, 2026 Margin Hikes Drive Coffee Prices Lower September arabica fell 13.65 cents (-3.92%), while robusta dropped 191 points (-4.72%) on Friday. ICE raised margin requirements twice in one week, reducing liquidity and forcing fund liquidation. Funds increased net-long robusta positions</p>

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2026-07-11

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Coffee Prices Drop on Brazil Weather and Rising Stocks

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee markets fell on Wednesday amid favorable weather forecasts in Brazil and rising inventories monitored by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). May arabica futures (KCK26) were down 8.70 points (-2.94%), while May ICE robusta (RMK26) declined 137 points (-3.71%). Showers expected in key Brazilian coffee-growing regions supported the recent price drop. ICE</p>

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2026-03-12

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Coffee Prices Drop as Brazilian Real Weakens

Dubai – Qahwa World Coffee prices fell sharply on Wednesday after the Brazilian real lost some of its recent gains, prompting traders to liquidate long positions in coffee futures. March Arabica (KCH26) closed down 16.25 points (-4.42%). March Robusta (RMH26) fell 130 points (-3.04%). Earlier in the session, Arabica had climbed to a two-and-a-half-week high,</p>

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2026-01-29