Arabica Reclaims 290 as Brazil Quality Risks Persist (12 October 2026)
Coffee futures advanced on Monday, with New York leading the recovery. December Arabica settled at 290.60 cents/lb, up 3.65 cents or 1.27%, after trading between 283.50 and 290.95 cents. The contract recovered from an early decline and finished just 0.35 cent below its session high.
London November Robusta gained $8, or 0.23%, to $3,478/t within a $3,435–3,505 range. The contract briefly traded above $3,500 but settled below that level. January gained $9 to $3,463/t.
| Contract | Settlement | Daily change | Change % | Session range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabica December 2026 | 290.60 cents/lb | +3.65 cents | +1.27% | 283.50–290.95 |
| Arabica March 2027 | 283.50 cents/lb | +3.70 cents | +1.32% | 276.45–283.85 |
| Arabica May 2027 | 280.00 cents/lb | +3.45 cents | +1.25% | 273.40–280.30 |
| Robusta November 2026 | $3,478/t | +$8 | +0.23% | $3,435–3,505 |
| Robusta January 2027 | $3,463/t | +$9 | +0.26% | $3,420–3,487 |
| Robusta March 2027 | $3,437/t | +$15 | +0.44% | $3,394–3,461 |
The closing contract table corroborates the $3,435 November low, correcting the inconsistent $3,405 figure in the supplied commentary.
