US coffee futures ended narrowly mixed Thursday after investors warily digested news about an intentional suspension of licenses of warehouses holding exchange-certified coffee in hurricane-stricken New Orleans, traders said.
The New York Board of Trade's active arabica contract for December delivery settled at 92.95 cents a lb., up just 0.05 cent after trading in a wide range from 91.75 to 95 cents. The peak trade was the highest since September 12. Among other arabicas, March lost 0.05 cent to end at 96.25 cents a lb. Back month contracts finished down 0.05 to 0.55 cent.