Coffee market review

Abstract

Following the lead started in August, coffee continued its rise in price in September on the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange. The rise was not great, but it was an encouraging change from the continuous drop since the beginning of the year. Santos 4s, closing at 8,15 to 8.28, registered an advance during the month of from 32 to 65 points; Rio 7s, closing at 5.00 to 5.48, a gain of 12 to 33 points; and spot, closing at 8I/4 to 87/8 cents, advanced from 3/8 to 5/8 cent.