A Failed Crop Rattled the Chocolate Industry. Then Speculators Came.
www.nytimes.com
After a production shortfall in West Africa, cocoa prices rose to $4,000 a metric ton from $2,500. Then they went nuts.
  • Admiral PatrickEnglish
    14•10 days ago

    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.”

    And we can charge anything we want: 2,000 a day, 10,000 a day. And people will pay it

    • baltakateiM
      2•10 days ago

      This cocoa was not harvested to cater only for the super-rich. Everyone in the world has the right to enjoy chocolate.