Sugar climbs as Iran-US peace deal reopens Strait of Hormuz

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Sugar jumps 2.3% today to $14.84

Highlights

A peace accord between Iran and the U.S. has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, eliminating a major global supply chain risk.
Enhanced shipping reliability through this crucial corridor has boosted confidence in commodity flows and strengthened trading activity.
SB/USD demonstrates strong bullish momentum with overbought signals; expected to trade between $14.43 and $15.25 in the next days.

Supply chain reliability improves as Strait of Hormuz reopens

A peace agreement between Iran and the United States has led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for sea traffic, restoring one of the world's most important energy and commodity shipping corridors, according to Aninews. This reopening removes a significant risk overhang for the global supply chain, improving logistical reliability for commodities like sugar and supporting more robust trading activity. As a result, market participants are responding to reduced geopolitical tension and restored access to key export routes.

Persistent buying strength despite overbought warnings

Technically, SB is trading above the 20- and 50-period moving averages on the H4 chart, as well as above the 200-period moving average on the daily chart. The Ichimoku Kijun level on the daily timeframe sits at $14.37, acting as immediate support. Momentum remains firm with both the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) and the Average Directional Index (ADX) signaling ongoing buying strength. However, the Relative Strength Index (RSI), Stochastic RSI, and Commodity Channel Index (CCI) all show overbought conditions, indicating potential for short-term exhaustion, while the Bull/Bear Power indicator continues to show buyers in control intraday. The Awesome Oscillator appears neutral, neither confirming nor contradicting the current upward trend.

Upside breakout probable amid narrow trading range

Over the next 2 to 3 trading days, the expected price range for SB is $14.43 to $15.25, reflecting typical volatility at current levels. The probability of further upside is classified as very high, with only a very low chance of a downturn. The baseline scenario sees SB consolidating within this corridor, with a breakout above $15.25 likely to trigger additional gains. Conversely, a decline below $14.37 support would raise the risk of a deeper near-term pullback.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees strong momentum in sugar prices following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He believes the removal of key geopolitical risk has materially improved trader sentiment and supply chain reliability. Technical signals and fresh macro developments both favor further upside. "The market is well-supported above $14.37 and odds clearly favor a continued advance toward $15.25 and beyond in the near term."

Earlier, analysts noted that sugar was benefiting from sustained bullish momentum and positive technical signals. The latest easing of geopolitical concerns alongside continued technical strength adds to this constructive outlook, making a breakout above $15.25 a key catalyst to monitor for potential further gains.

Source of Data: SB Price Analysis by TU

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