Dollar Weakness Leads to Short Covering in Sugar Futures
Sugar prices rose as the U.S. dollar weakened, triggering short covering in sugar futures. The dollar index hit a 6-week low, leading to a recovery in sugar prices after they had fallen to 6-week lows earlier in the week. Increased production in Brazil and India also contributed to downward pressure on sugar prices.
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