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Container Rates Rise on Geopolitics as Demand Remains Weak

Insight Focus Global container freight markets firmed in March–April. But this was driven less by demand growth than by geopolitical disruption, higher fuel costs and operational friction. Red Sea and…

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India: Sugar vs Ethanol? 15th April 2026

Insight Focus Sugar export margins have improved in the recent weeks. Howev...

Futures and Market Data: 14th April 2026

Insight Focus The No.11 raw sugar prices continued to trade lower over the ...

US Cash Sugar Market Steady as USDA Revises 2025–26 Outlook

Insight Focus The US cash sugar market is steady as USDA revises its outloo...

Grains Weaken as Crude Falls; WASDE Offers No Support

Insight Focus Grains fell on crude weakness and a soft WASDE report. As the...

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Daily Market Price Updates and Commentary 17th April 2026

ICE Futures U.S. Sugar No.11 Contract Settlement (cUS$/lb) Open...

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Australian Cane Growers Face Rising Input Costs, Tighter Margins

Insight Focus Farm operations focus on maintenance and preparation. Cr...

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E15 Growth Surges Despite Stalled Washington Legislation

Insight Focus Year-round E15 sales still face setbacks in 2026. Legisl...

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Daily Market Price Updates and Commentary 16th April 2026

ICE Futures U.S. Sugar No.11 Contract Settlement (cUS$/lb) Open...

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Container Rates Rise on Geopolitics as Demand Remains Weak

Insight Focus Global container freight markets firmed in March–A...

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Daily Market Price Updates and Commentary 15th April 2026

ICE Futures U.S. Sugar No.11 Contract Settlement (cUS$/lb) Open...

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India: Sugar vs Ethanol? 15th April 2026

Insight Focus Sugar export margins have improved in the recent weeks. ...

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Daily Market Price Updates and Commentary 14th April 2026

ICE Futures U.S. Sugar No.11 Contract Settlement (cUS$/lb) Open...

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How Might Sugar, Ethanol and Packaging Be Hit by Iran War?

Insight Focus The Iranian war has had a startling effect on the world’s energy markets. This is leading to widespread logistical disruption and fears over future inflation. We examine what…

Is Ethanol a Solution to Geopolitical Fuel Volatility?

Insight Focus Global conflict drives crude oil and gasoline prices higher. ...

Could GLP-1 Patent Expiration Impact Consumption in Brazil?

Insight Focus The semaglutide patent is set to expire March 20 in Brazil. T...

Vegetable Oil Prices Boosted by Middle East Conflict

Insight Focus Oil and oilseed prices have surged on the US-Iran conflict. B...

Middle East Conflict Triggers Disruptions in Food Supply, Container Freight

Insight Focus The US-Iran conflict is heavily impacting food and freight ma...

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A person refuels a car at a gas station, holding a yellow fuel nozzle inserted into the vehicle’s fuel tank. The cars silver exterior and the station’s blurred background are visible.

E15 Growth Surges Despite Stalled Washington Legislation

Insight Focus Year-round E15 sales still face setbacks in 2026. Legisl...

A large cargo ship loaded with colorful shipping containers sails through a harbor, with an industrial port and cranes visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Container Rates Rise on Geopolitics as Demand Remains Weak

Insight Focus Global container freight markets firmed in March–A...

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Chances of Strong El Niño at 80%

Insight Focus The probability of El Niño this year exceeds 80%,...

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Soybean Prices Decouple from Rising Crude Prices

Insight Focus Soybeans have decoupled from surging oil prices. Prices ...

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Could GLP-1 Patent Expiration Impact Consumption in Brazil?

Insight Focus The semaglutide patent is set to expire March 20 in Braz...

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Higher Costs Squeeze Margins For Brazil’s Record Soybean Crop

Insight Focus Producer costs are rising for Brazil’s 2025/26 soy...

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Adaptation and Efficiency Set to Shape PET in 2026

Insight Focus 2026 marks a year of pragmatic PET sustainability. Opera...

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