Today, number 11 displayed sideways movement throughout the day. After opening at 27.55, the market showed strength with a strong buying movement, rising 10 cents to 27.65 before being interrupted by a weakening of positions. Prices regained some strength, maintaining the level of 27.60 for about 2 hours until a strong buying position pushed number 11 to its daily high of 27.75, followed by a weakening of positions and low trading volume, opening at the daily low of 27.32. The market continued to exhibit sideways behavior until closing at 27.60. Settlement price was 27.53, + 5 points above Monday’s settlement, and H4K4 spread closed at 1.33, net.

.Today, white sugar no.5  displayed sideways movement throughout the day. Prices opened at $743.70, followed by strength with a strong buying movement, rising to $746 level before being interrupted by a weakening of positions. Prices regained strength, regaining the level of $746 until a strong buying position pushed no.5 to its daily high of $748.90, followed by a weakening of positions and low trading volume, opening at the daily low of $740.40. The market continued to exhibit sideways behavior until closing at $746.10. Settlement price was $745.50, + $2.70 above Monday’s settlement.

Jon Whybrow

Jon joined CZ in 1991, working in the Treasury department before moving to join the derivatives team in 1994. Over 30 years Jon has built up significant experience across derivatives markets and products, particularly sugar, and is now Head of Flow derivatives providing market execution services for CZ’s global client base. He is responsible for the market commentaries which are published each day on CZ app.

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