Beneficial West African weather weighs on cocoa price at $5,879 resistance

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Cocoa gains 0.83% to $5,766 today

Highlights

ICE NY and London cocoa futures settled higher as improved weather in West Africa boosted supply expectations.
Recent settlement data show partial stabilization in the cocoa market following significant declines earlier in the week.
Technicals indicate a bullish long-term trend, with price expected to fluctuate between $5,653 to $5,879 over the next 2 to 3 days.

Futures rebound and partially stabilize after supply-driven selloff

September ICE NY and London cocoa futures settled higher on Thursday, reflecting a rebound after significant price declines earlier in the week that were linked to beneficial weather in West Africa, according to Barchart. This improved weather boosted expectations for cocoa supply, which in turn led to a recovery in futures prices. The recent settlement data illustrates a partial stabilization in the market, offering clearer context for today’s subdued movement.

Diverging signals as price tests technical strength amid mixed momentum

The technical landscape shows CC trading above the MA-20 and MA-50 on the hourly chart, and well above the MA-200 on the daily timeframe. The Ichimoku Kijun on the daily chart marks immediate support at $5,712. Intraday indicator readings present a mixed picture: MACD and Awesome Oscillator both register sell signals, while ADX and CCI remain neutral. RSI prints at 48.56 (sell), yet Stochastic RSI signals a strong buy. Bull/Bear Power is overbought, highlighting significant buyer activity at current levels. Momentum remains divided, hinting at potential short-term exhaustion.

Consolidation likely as breakout risk shapes short-term outlook

Looking ahead to the next two to three trading days, CC is expected to fluctuate within a typical volatility band ranging from $5,653 to $5,879. The base-case scenario envisions prices consolidating within this corridor, with a 60% probability of an upward move and a 40% chance of a pullback. A decisive breakout above $5,879 would open the door to further upside, while a drop below $5,653 could trigger additional declines should immediate support fail.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees cocoa stabilizing near highs, benefiting from improving West African weather and renewed supply expectations. He notes that technical signals are mixed, but price is still strongly positioned above major moving averages. Near-term price action is likely to remain within the expected band of $5,653 to $5,879. The analyst believes any breakout above resistance could trigger fresh momentum. "With fundamentals stabilizing and price structure constructive, I see a good probability for a continued recovery if immediate support levels hold."

Source of Data: CC Price Analysis by TU

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