Disruptions to transportation of coffee around the world, caused by container shortages and port congestion, will likely keep coffee prices high for a longer time since they make it more difficult for the market to rebalance supplies geographically. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/trade/exports/insights/shipping-disruptions-to-keep-coffee-prices-high-for-longer-say-experts/articleshow/87055486.cms

There’s a widening scarcity of essential raw materials for aluminum used to make automobiles, building supplies and food preservation canning that threatens to worsen a supply squeeze that already has pushed U.S. prices close to all-time highs. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/aluminum-makers-sound-alarm-u-223623072.html

According to the Green Markets North America Fertilizer Price Index, the cost of fertiliser is currently at a record high, eclipsing its 2008 heights recorded during the last strong inflationary episode. Analysts are forecasting the cost of US corn production to increase by 16 per cent. With more fertiliser plant closures possible as producers attempt to come to grips with rocketing gas costs, fertiliser prices may continue to head even higher. https://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/australian-economy/rising-fertiliser-and-energy-prices-could-hit-aussie-supermarkets-hard/news-story/b55905302f02b6336229e73b9782514c

USA - The water has been temporarily shut off on a portion of Robinson’s land. In exchange, he’s receiving $909 this year for each acre of farmland left dry and unplanted. The water is instead staying in Lake Mead, near Las Vegas, to help slow the unrelenting decline of the largest reservoir in the country. https://www.chronline.com/stories/as-drought-worsens-california-farmers-are-being-paid-not-to-grow-crops,275411

ASIA- Philippines - The Association of Feed Millers Inc. (PAFMI) sees importation as a band aid solution or the “the best route to take” at the moment as Severe Tropical Storm Maring destroyed a significant amount of corn output. The DA was so far able to take into account 60,195 affected farmers and fishermen. For corn, as much as 8,624 metric tons (MT) of production was already wiped out, while 7,830 hectares were damaged. https://mb.com.ph/2021/10/18/farmers-see-importation-a-band-aid-solution-as-maring-destroys-corn-output/

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc., one of the largest owners of broadcast stations in the U.S., said it is working to contain a cybersecurity incident that disrupted some of its networks and had some of its servers and workstations encrypted with ransomware. https://www.wsj.com/articles/sinclair-says-it-was-hit-by-cyberattack-11634563871

Reports of multiple ports on blockade in Italy continues. Expected supply chain delays. https://t.me/MeteoraNews/334

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A global supply chain crisis is brewing, leading to a full-spectrum shortage of essential items. This is the result of mass centralization, where policies are dictated and synchronized by the aristocrats of the New Normal. If the problem is not a lockdown, then it is a dearth of raw materials. If ports are ready to unload raw materials and finished products, then truckers are unavailable to pick them up. If truckers are available, ports are unable to process freights. https://www.rt.com/op-ed/537664-supply-chains-shortage-crisis/

Power shortages are turning out streetlights and shutting down factories in China. The poor in Brazil are choosing between paying for food or electricity. German corn and wheat farmers can’t find fertilizer, made using natural gas. And fears are rising that Europe will have to ration electricity if it’s a cold winter. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/energy-crunch-hits-global-recovery-as-winter-approaches/ar-AAPHD9c

Acer has confirmed yet another cyberattack on its servers in Taiwan after their offices in India were hit less than a week ago by the same group. The Desorden Group said part of why they conducted the second attack was to prove their point "that Acer is way behind in its cybersecurity effects on protecting its data and is a global network of vulnerable servers." https://www.zdnet.com/article/acer-hit-with-second-cyberattack-in-less-than-a-week-this-time-in-taiwan-offices/

As Russia continues pushing de-dollarization, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA Russia) is reportedly considering replacing the United States dollar with not only traditional fiat currencies but also digital currencies. https://www.today.ng/news/world/russia-aims-replace-dollar-reserves-digital-assets-long-term-394884

CME wheat futures gained more ground on Tuesday, with the market climbing for a fourth consecutive session as tightening global supplies underpinned the market. https://www.agriculture.com/markets/newswire/grains-wheat-rises-for-fourth-day-on-tightening-world-supplies-soybeans-firm-0

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Price hikes by exporters come on top of record shipping costs -- mostly paid by importers rather than manufacturers -- which are almost 300% higher than a year ago, according to maritime advisory and research firm Drewry. For years, China’s factories have acted as a brake on global inflation as they cut costs to keep foreign customers amid sluggish demand and competition from up-and-coming manufacturing rivals like Vietnam. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/double-digit-price-hikes-on-china-exports-add-to-inflation-risk/ar-AAPIIXM?pfr=1

China is pushing big US companies like McDonald's and Visa to accept payment in its digital yuan ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics next year. McDonalds has already started trialing digital renminbi wallets across its 270 restaurants in Shanghai. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/china-is-pressing-us-companies-like-mcdonalds-and-visa-to-accept-its-e-yuan-at-the-winter-olympics-report/ar-AAPKhsJ

The consumer price index rose 4.4% in September from a year earlier, Statistics Canada reported. That’s the highest reading since February 2003, On a monthly basis, inflation was up 0.2% in September. Higher food, shelter and transport prices were the main contributors. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/inflation-hits-4-4-canada-123501741.html

Constant rains in recent weeks have delayed wheat planting in main production regions in China. Late planting would affect growth, while too much moisture in the land would cause more diseases for the crop. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/rains-delay-wheat-planting-autumn-grain-harvest-in-china-ministry/ar-AAPJNQg

The expanding energy crisis is causing propane to rocket higher as supplies dwindle to below seasonal levels as research firm IHS Markit Ltd. warns of "armageddon" during the Northern Hemisphere winter. https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/ihs-market-warns-armageddon-us-propane-market

Wholesale used car and truck prices jumped 8.3% in the first 15 days of October compared to the month of September, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index. Used car prices have soared 37% over the past 12 months as a global chip shortage caused automakers to rein in production, boosting demand for pre-owned vehicles. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/soaring-used-car-prices-suggest-inflation-headwinds-to-intensify/ar-AAPKO1c?pfr=1

The head of Scottish Power has said Britain’s gas crisis will keep driving energy bills higher until 2023, and could leave only five or six of the strongest suppliers standing. The only energy companies able to survive a fresh £4bn blow to the energy supply market would include a small number of players backed by major multinational firms. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/21/expect-18-more-months-of-rising-energy-bills-uk-householders-warned

US - Many food suppliers are planning for these hiccups and shortages to last. Food producers complain of supply-chain headaches of their own. Grocers warn of intermittent delays across product categories. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-10-19/food-shortages-crop-up-again-as-supply-chain-headaches-worsen