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Friday, 16 October 2026

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Cocoa Prices Retreat as North American Cocoa Demand Unexpectedly Falters

Policy desk, National Trade News (2026-10-16): December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -162 (-2.78%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is down -122 (-2.80%). Cocoa prices are retreating today… Primary source: original at Nasdaq Market Structure (nasdaq.com).

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Cocoa Prices Retreat as North American Cocoa Demand Unexpectedly Falters

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -162 (-2.78%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is down -122 (-2.80%). Cocoa prices are retreating today on weaker-than-expected Q3 North American cocoa demand. The National Confectioners Association reported late Thursday that Q3 North American

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