A Failed Crop Rattled the Chocolate Industry. Then Speculators Came. After a production shortfall in West Africa, cocoa prices rose to $4,000 a metric ton from $2,500. Then they went nuts.
A Failed Crop Rattled the Chocolate Industry. Then Speculators Came. After a production shortfall in West Africa, cocoa prices rose to $4,000 a metric ton from $2,500. Then they went nuts.
After a production shortfall in West Africa, cocoa prices rose to $4,000 a metric ton from $2,500. Then they went nuts.
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But while the production shortfall underpinned the initial price gains, speculation from investors like hedge funds took things to another level.
“Yes, there’s fundamentals that trigger the move, but then these financial considerations add to it and compound to the situation.” said Judy Ganes, a commodities consultant. “It’s money driven.”
This cocoa was not harvested to cater only for the super-rich. Everyone in the world has the right to enjoy chocolate.
Sure. We'll have a coupon day or something.