Coffee Pulls Back as London Moves Into a Nearby Discount (20 October 2026)
Arabica reversed after reaching a six-week high, with producer selling and profit taking interrupting the recent advance. December settled 1.39% lower at 311.30 cents/lb, retaining part of Monday’s gain.
Robusta also weakened. November briefly crossed $3,500/t before retreating towards $3,400, while the more actively traded January contract settled at $3,424/t.
| Contract | Settlement | Daily change | Daily change % | Session range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabica December 2026 | 311.30 cents/lb | −4.40 cents | −1.39% | 309.20–318.20 |
| Arabica March 2027 | 299.00 cents/lb | −3.25 cents | −1.08% | 296.65–304.45 |
| Arabica May 2027 | 294.30 cents/lb | −3.15 cents | −1.06% | 292.20–299.45 |
| Robusta November 2026 | $3,410/t | −$74 | −2.12% | $3,395–3,504 |
| Robusta January 2027 | $3,424/t | −$56 | −1.61% | $3,404–3,499 |
| Robusta March 2027 | $3,411/t | −$47 | −1.36% | $3,391–3,478 |
