Arabica Ends Week Above $3 as Nearby Premiums Widen (16 October 2026)
Arabica finished the week above 300 cents after a sharp Friday advance, although selling from producing origins trimmed the early rally. December settled at 305.60 cents/lb, up 10.80 cents or 3.66%, bringing its weekly gain to 18.65 cents, or 6.50%. March and May also rose, but December outperformed both.
Robusta recovered more modestly. November gained $39, or 1.16%, to $3,414/t, while January added $41 to $3,405. Friday’s recovery left November 1.61% below the previous Friday, highlighting the difference between New York’s strong week and London’s weaker performance.
| Contract | Settlement | Daily change | Daily change % | Weekly change % | Session range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabica December 2026 | 305.60 cents/lb | +10.80 cents | +3.66% | +6.50% | 298.35–311.30 |
| Arabica March 2027 | 294.50 cents/lb | +9.15 cents | +3.21% | +5.25% | 287.15–297.50 |
| Arabica May 2027 | 290.50 cents/lb | +8.75 cents | +3.11% | +5.04% | 282.95–292.70 |
| Robusta November 2026 | $3,414/t | +$39 | +1.16% | −1.61% | $3,378–3,501 |
| Robusta January 2027 | $3,405/t | +$41 | +1.22% | −1.42% | $3,366–3,488 |
| Robusta March 2027 | $3,378/t | +$39 | +1.17% | −1.29% | $3,344–3,454 |
Weekly comparisons use settlements on 9 October.
