At 10:03 am (Brasilia time) this Thursday (30), the July contract for Arabica coffee traded on Brazilian Stock Exchange (B3) The price remained stable, quoted at US$357.70 per 60 kg bag. The September contract fell 0.88%, to US$336.00/bag. New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex)The July contract fell 1.88% to US$299.50/sc, while the September contract depreciated 1.62%, quoted at US$286.10/sc. This morning, market agents were reacting to new harvest data for the 2026/27 Brazilian coffee crop. According to Cepea, harvesting in Brazil's main coffee-producing regions is progressing at a measured pace at the end of April, reflecting weather conditions and the stage of fruit maturation. So far, the removal of beans from the fields is gradual, with producers prioritizing quality and waiting for the ideal harvest point to optimize yield per sack. Although the process is still in its initial stages, the sector is closely monitoring logistics and labor availability, crucial elements for the flow of production in the coming peak harvest months. In the economic scenario, the Federal Reserve (Fed) The Central Bank maintained interest rates between 3.50% and 3.75% for the third consecutive meeting, signaling caution in the face of still high inflation and global uncertainties. Meanwhile, in Brazil, the Copom (Monetary Policy Committee) of the [State Government]… Central Bank (BC), opted to reduce the Selic to 14.50% per year, also with a cautious stance amid inflationary pressures associated with the external scenario.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.