This week, the cocoa market has witnessed a significant downturn, with prices in New York plunging by 9.3% to the lowest level since mid-March. The decline marks a 37.5% fall from the peak of over $12,000 per ton recorded in mid-April. Analysts attribute this historic drop, potentially the largest weekly decline on record if it continues through Friday, to a severe liquidity crunch. This crunch has escalated costs for traders to maintain their positions, thereby exacerbating the market volatility.
On Thursday, May 2nd, Cocoa prices in New York fell dramatically by 9.3%, reaching a multi-month low amid a severe liquidity crisis.
The current market downturn could record a historic weekly decline of about 30%, spurred by delayed purchasing decisions and high maintenance costs for traders.
Despite the sharp decrease, market dynamics suggest a potential rebound, contingent on renewed buyer interest and external market stimuli.
The situation has been further influenced by commercial firms' strategic decisions to postpone purchases of West African cocoa until the next season, adding pressure to an already tumultuous market. Market experts suggest that for a recovery or stabilization in prices, a "new spark" such as adverse weather conditions in West Africa might be necessary to reinvigorate buying interest.
Despite the current downturn, there remains a potential for prices to rebound to near record highs, with market bulls possibly driving a correction rather than a prolonged slump. However, the market's recovery is contingent on the influx of new buying activity, which has notably dwindled following the recent price spikes.
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