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Wheat prices slipped to a monthly low after report that U.S. stockpiles will touch the record level in 22 years. U.S. wheat inventories will increase to 27.2 million metric tons by May 31st. Before today wheat slid on speculation about growing world supplies. May futures for wheat delivery declined $0.03 (0.6 percent) to $4.785 per bushel as of 10:14 on CBoT.

Coffee futures gained in New York after stockpiles dwindled to lowest level in seven years. Coffee inventories slid to 2.7 million bags (1.2 percent) in ICE-monitored warehouses on March 9th. Earlier coffee futures rose as global supplies waned. May futures for Arabica-coffee delivery went up $0.004 (0.3 percent) to $1.3315 per pound by 10:21 a.m. on ICE in New York.

Sugar futures dropped to a lowest in seven months in New York as production rose in Brazil and India, the largest producers in the world. India’s production will reach 16.8 million metric tons in the year ending September 30th, while output in Brazil more than doubled in the second half of February from a year earlier. Traders are holding their purchases in hopes for further price decline. May futures for sugar delivery fell $0.0063 (3.1 percent) to $0.1969 per pound on ICE Futures U.S.

Soybeans advanced to a highest in a week as China bought supplies from the U.S. exporters and after the report that stockpiles will be smaller than predicted. China bought 110,000 metric tons for delivery in the year beginning September 1st, signaling that appeal of the U.S. supplies persist despite the record harvest in South America. Inventories will be 190 million bushels on August 31st, down from 210 million forecasted in February. May futures for soybean delivery gained $0.105 (1.1 percent) to $9.58 per bushel on CBoT.

Wheat futures slid to a monthly low on speculation that inventories in the U.S., the greatest exporter in the world, will increase. Stockpiles will reach as much as 1.001 billion bushels on May 31st, up from a February forecast of 981 million bushels, while consumption for food, livestock feed and exports will be 1 percent less than predicted in the previous month. May futures for wheat delivery declined $0.08 (1.6 percent) to $4.815 per bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Sugar futures dropped for a second day in New York, reaching the lowest price in six months, on speculation that production in India will increase. Analysts say that production in India may reach as much as 16.8 million metric tons of sugar in the year through September. Sugar futures more than doubled in 2009 as bad weather conditions cut supplies from India and Brazil. May futures for raw-sugar delivery fell $0.0077 (3.6 percent) to $0.208 per pound by 9:22 on ICE Futures U.S. in New York.

Wheat slid to a four-week low as the dollar gained, curbing appeal of commodities priced in the U.S. currency. The greenback rose 0.5 percent versus a basket of six major currencies today. U.S. wheat export may total 22.45 million metric tons in the year ending May 31st. May futures for wheat delivery dwindled $0.0425 (0.9 percent) to $4.9075 per bushel as of 9:58 on CBoT.

Wheat prices advanced as the dollar fell, spurring demand for the U.S. grain. The U. S. currency slipped as much as 0.4 percent versus a basket of major currencies. Global stockpiles may climb 19 percent to 195.9 million metric tons in the year ending May 31st, slowing the wheat price increase. The grain price may also fall as U.S. have to compete with other exporters. May futures for wheat delivery advanced $0.015 (0.3 percent) to $4.95 per bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Sugar futures dropped to the weekly low on speculation that world demand will decline. Analysts say that with increasing global inventories “the bulls will lose their opportunity for a strong rally”. May futures for raw-sugar delivery dropped $0.0062 (2.8 percent) to $0.2157 per pound on ICE.

Copper prices slid on concern that demand for the industrial metal will decline in China with stalled economic recovery. Earlier the metal fluctuated, following the dollar and the U.S. equities. May futures for copper delivery slid $0.007 (0.2 percent) to $3.4105 per pound on NYMEX.

Wheat slipped after dollar gained and Iraq shifted from U.S. grain to supplies from Canada and Russia. The greenback advanced 0.8 percent versus a basket of six major currencies today. Iraq bought 100,000 metric tons of wheat from Canada and 280,000 tons from Russia. May futures for wheat delivery dropped $0.0475 (0.9 percent) to $4.9975 per bushel as of 10:17 on CBoT.

Cocoa sank to the lowest in three months in London on outlook for increasing production in Ivory Coast. While output in Ivory Coast hasn’t returned to its highest level, production is higher then previously predicted. Analysts rose forecast for Ivory Coast cocoa supply for 2009–2010 period by as much as 44,000 metric tons up from January to 3.425 million tons. Cocoa for may delivery fell 1.3 percent to $2,824 per metric ton by 17:24 on ICE Futures U.S. in New York.

Corn, soybeans and sugar fell today as a stronger dollar curbed demand for commodities as an alternative investment. The dollar rose as much as 0.3 percent versus a basket of six major currencies. May futures for corn delivery slid $0.03 (0.8 percent) to $3.8325 per bushel by 12:02 on the Chicago Board of Trade. May futures for soybean delivery declined $0.15 (1.6 percent) to $9.48 per bushel on CBoT. May futures for raw-sugar delivery fell $0.007 (2.9 percent) to $0.237 per pound on ICE.

Wheat prices may decline 14 percent with start of new harvests in the next few months. World wheat production was predicted to reach 677.4 million metric tons. Russia, the third biggest grower in the world, plans to rise grain export by 32 percent in the next five years, putting even more strain on wheat prices. Analysts forecast that wheat may fall to $150 per ton.

Sugar futures gained after Pakistan increased purchases. Other importers may follow Pakistan, increasing demand for the sweetener. May futures for raw-sugar delivery gained $0.0072 (3 percent) to $0.244 per pound on ICE Futures U.S. in New York.

Wheat futures went up as the dollar’s decline boosted appeal of the U.S. commodities. The greenback fell 0.6 percent versus a basket of six major currencies today, supporting commodities. May futures for wheat delivery went up $0.08 (1.6 percent) to $5.1375 per bushel on CBoT.

Hog futures advanced as U.S. pork prices continued to rally, signaling that meat inventories are declining. Increasing U.S. exports may further lower pork supplies, spurring hogs price. April futures for hog settlement rose $0.009 (1.3 percent) to $0.7035 per pound on CME.

Copper slipped today on speculation that economic rebound in the U.S. may be slow. Uncertainty in future of the U.S. economy lowered consumer confidence, causing fewer purchases. Copper prices also slid as the rebounding dollar curbed the appeal of commodities as an inflation hedge. May futures for copper delivery fell $0.094 (2.8 percent) to $3.2345 per pound on the Comex Division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Cocoa sunk to the lowest since September in New York on signals that large supplies will cut the price of the chocolate ingredient. Prices also dropped as the dollar gained 0.7 percent versus the euro. A rising dollar cut demand for some commodities as alternative assets. May futures for cocoa delivery slid $138 (4.5 percent) to $2,945 per ton on ICE.

Corn and wheat slid today on speculation that demand is shifting from U.S. grain. Lower quality of U.S. corn crop may result in business shifting to supplies from competing nations. May futures for corn delivery fell $0.0225 (0.6 percent) to $3.695 per bushel by 10:26 on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Cotton price reached the highest level since July 2008 on signs that the dollar will decline, increasing the demand for commodities as a hedge against inflation. The dollar dropped 0.2 percent versus a basket of six major currencies before rebounding. May futures for cotton delivery advanced $0.0037 (0.5 percent) to $0.7648 per pound as of 11:28 on ICE.

White sugar declined in London today as technicals signal that further drops may lie ahead. Prices also slid as the dollar rebounded, curbing appeal of commodities priced in U.S. currency. May delivery for white sugar slipped $10 (1.4 percent) to $704 per metric ton on the Liffe exchange.

Cattle futures slid today on signs that the stronger dollar will cut appeal of  the U.S. beef. The dollar rose 0.9 percent against a basket of six major currencies to a record level since July. The rising dollar makes purchases of beef from the U.S. unprofitable for overseas traders. April futures for cattle delivery slid $0.003 (0.3 percent) to $0.9125 per pound by 12:06 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Cocoa prices dropped after the dollar rebounded versus the euro and equities declined, decreasing appeal of some commodities for investors as safe haven. The dollar jumped on speculation that a European Union plan to aid Greece avoid default will fall. Analysts say that downward trend for cocoa can be short-term. May futures for cocoa delivery fell $17 (0.5 percent) to $3,099 per ton at 12:11 on ICE.