Raw sugar experienced a strongest decrease in almost two moths on speculation that supplies from Brazil and India, the world’s largest producers, would increase, erasing the global deficit. Production in Brazil’s Center South increased by 26 percent in the first half of July, while cane planting in India was boosted by rains, which were 2.5 percent above the 50-year average in July. October delivery for raw sugar slumped $0.0079 (4.1 percent) to $0.1861 per pound by 9:45 on ICE.

Coffee futures dropped the most in two weeks on speculation that the commodity rallied too much, considering the anticipated high supplies from Brazil, the biggest producer. Global coffee production may grow 12 percent to 135 million bags in the year starting October 1st. September delivery for Arabica coffee slid $0.0475 (2.8 percent) to $1.6775 per pound as of 10:04 on ICE.
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Hogs futures went up today as hot weather in the U.S. causes decrease of animals’ weight, causing concern about declining pork supply. The animals tend to eat less with such jot weather, decreasing their weight. Hogs purchased yesterday by pork processors weighed 2 kilograms (4.44 pounds) compared to the same day in the previous month. October futures for hog settlement gained $0.00375 (0.5 percent) to $0.757 per pound on the CME.
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Sugar rose on speculation that buyers will increase purchases to restock their inventories, which waned after two year of the global deficit. India, the largest sugar buyer in the world, may import 1 million tons before the end of September. July delivery for raw sugar rose $0.007 (5 percent) to $0.1469 per pound at 10:15 on ICE Futures U.S.

Hog and cattle futures slipped as the stronger dollar caused concern that demand for U.S. pork and beef will decline. The dollar gained to the highest level in 14 months against the basket of six major currencies, making U.S. exports more expensive for oversees buyers. July futures for hog settlement slid $0.01475 (1.8 percent) to $0.8015 per pound by 11:53 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. August futures for cattle delivery fell $0.0125 (1.4 percent) to $0.88875 per pound.
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Wheat also felt the impact of the European troubles, tumbling to the lowest price in seven months. Shadow of the European debt crisis looms over markets, curbing demand for commodities. July futures for wheat delivery slid $0.0625 (1.3 percent) to $4.6125 per bushel as of 10:02 on CBoT.

Another victim of the sovereign-debt crisis in the European Union was copper, which fell today. Economists think that the industrial metal shouldn’t fall further and will be supported by demand from China. Three-month futures for copper fell 1.7 percent to $6,794 a ton at 12:07 on the LME.
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Hogs dropped today amid concerns that demand will fall after U.S. wholesale pork prices jumped to the highest level in 21 months. Wholesale pork price reached $0.913 per pound yesterday, the highest level since August 2008. June settlement for hog futures dropped $0.008 (0.9 percent) to $0.8485 per pound by 11:28 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

Corn slipped today as declining oil prices diminished demand for the grain used in production of ethanol and U.S. farmers started sales of stockpiles left from the record harvest of the previous year. The prices were also cut by speculations that China’s demand of the U.S. corn was exaggerated. July futures for corn delivery slipped $0.0425 (1.1 percent) to $3.74 per bushel at 12:59 on CBoT.
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Sugar prices dropped as a speculation that an output will rise encouraged importers to halt their purchases. Traders cut their purchases in an anticipation of lower prices. Egypt scraped a plan to purchase 50,000 metric tons of the sweetener and another tender isn’t expected for at least two weeks. July delivery for raw sugar dropped $0.0032 (1.9 percent) to $0.1637 per pound by 11:07 on ICE Futures U.S.
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Wheat prices advanced for the second day after the speculators unwind bets for the falling price as the grain hasn’t fell below the key technical indicators. Some speculative investors, who had sold contracts in a bet on lower prices, have started buying back futures to liquidate positions. The price went up after wheat hasn’t continued its drop below the 10-day moving average of $4.7625 per bushel. July futures for wheat delivery advanced $0.08 (1.7 percent) to $4.885 per bushel as of 10:28 on CBoT.
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Hog futures slid on outlook for lower reductions of the U.S. breeding herd. U.S. hog farmers held back about 5.855 million sows for breeding by March 1st, that’s 2.3 percent down from a previous year. Reductions declined as farmers expect that profits may rebound after losses on slumping pork demand and high corn prices. June futures for hog settlement slid $0.00175 (0.2 percent) to $0.7945 per pound by 11:44 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
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Hog futures reached the nine-months high as rising demand for the meat pushed the U.S. wholesale-pork prices to the record in 15 months. Wholesale pork climbed 8.4 percent to $0.7305 per pound yesterday, the highest level since October 2008. Analysts say that historical price patterns show the possibility for wholesale pork to reach $0.75 per pound before going down. April futures for hog settlement added $0.0065 (0.9 percent) to $0.734 per pound by 11:00 on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
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Analysts predict that retail-food prices in the U.S. will rise about 2 percent this year, curbed by declining production. The outlook for food inflation in 2010 is about 3.5 percent. Beef and veal prices dropped at a rate of 0.5 to 1.5 percent this year. Pork prices fell 1.5 to 2.5 percent. Prices for fruits and vegetables slid 1.5 to 2.5 percent this year.
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Soybeans gained for the first time in three sessions on speculation that global demand for the U.S. oilseed and animal feed increased. Sales grew 58 percent to 27.8 million metric tons since September 1st. January futures for soybean delivery gained $0.0675 (0.7 percent) to $10.4075 per bushel as of 11:52 on CBT.

Hog futures climbed to the weekly high on speculation that a rising prices for U.S. wholesale-pork signaled increasing export demand. Exports are rising as the dollar falls and as countries lift bans on U.S. pork that were put after the swine flu outbreak. February futures for hog settlement climbed $0.003 (0.5 percent) to $0.6695 per pound at 12:21 on CME.
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Corn advanced on expectation that a declining dollar will boost demand for commodities as a hedge against inflation. Traders tend to invest in commodities when greenback falls to preserve their purchasing power. March futures for corn delivery advanced $0.1475 (3.8 percent) to $4.0675 per bushel as of 11:51 on CBT.
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