Archive for the Category ‘Sugar’

The Sugar Selloff We Saw Coming: What Lies Ahead?

The Sugar Selloff We Saw Coming: What Lies Ahead?

Two short months ago, the sugar market was taking the commodity world by storm with prices soaring to their highest level in three decades. And, according to the captains of the mainstream ship, the bullish waters were smooth sailing as far as the eye could see. Yet, from their late January peak, sugar prices have soured to a three-month low.

Commodity Spotlight: Has The Sugar Bull Left For Good?

Commodity Spotlight: Has The Sugar Bull Left For Good?

One short month ago, the sugar market was taking the commodity world by storm with prices soaring to their highest level in three decades. And, according to the captains of the mainstream analysis ship, the bullish waters were smooth sailing as far as the eye could see.

Oil, Copper, Sugar Are Top Commodity Picks, Morgan Stanley Says (Bloomberg)

Oil, Copper, Sugar Are Top Commodity Picks, Morgan Stanley Says (Bloomberg)

Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) — Copper, crude oil and sugar are the top picks among commodities, with the three set to gain on increasing emerging-market demand and supply constraints as the global economy recovers, according to Morgan Stanley.

Oil, Copper, Sugar Are Top Commodity Picks, Morgan Stanley Says (BusinessWeek)

Oil, Copper, Sugar Are Top Commodity Picks, Morgan Stanley Says (BusinessWeek)

Copper, crude oil and sugar are the top picks among commodities, with the three set to gain on increasing emerging-market demand and supply constraints as the global economy recovers, according to Morgan Stanley.

Soros-Backed Venture Weighs IPO to Fund Brazil Mill (Update2)

Soros-Backed Venture Weighs IPO to Fund Brazil Mill (Update2)

Billionaire George Soros’s Adecoagro venture, which invests in agriculture and renewable energy in Latin America, is considering an initial public offering to help fund projects in Brazil that include a $700 million sugar mill.

Vale Buys Bunge Fertilizer Unit for $3.8 Billion

Vale Buys Bunge Fertilizer Unit for $3.8 Billion

The agribusiness company said that selling its phosphate business would allow it to expand its sugar operations.

Australian Firm Rejects Bid for Sugar Division

Australian Firm Rejects Bid for Sugar Division

The Australian conglomerate CSR turned away a $1.4 billion offer from Bright Food Group of China for CSR’s sugar business, and said it would spin off the division.

Will Sugar’s Winning Streak Continue?

Will Sugar’s Winning Streak Continue?

And the award for best performing commodity of 2009 goes to… sugar

Copper dips on improved Codelco offer (Financial Times)

Copper dips on improved Codelco offer (Financial Times)

Copper dipped on Tuesday after hitting a 16-month high in the previous session, but crude oil maintained its upward mometum and sugar prices extended their record-breaking run as commodity markets continued with their strong start to trading in 2010.

The Great Sugar Debate: Are Record Highs Here To Stay?

The Great Sugar Debate: Are Record Highs Here To Stay?

And the award for best performing commodity of 2009 goes to… sugar ! Last year, sugar prices skyrocketed 128% to land at their highest level in nearly three decades. No sooner had the market accepted this honor than the financial blogosphere became log jammed with posts debating whether the great “Sugar Rush” was here to stay

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