Coffee futures prices saw a significant increase on the New York and London stock exchanges on Tuesday, with the most traded maturity of arabica coffee on the New York Stock Exchange rising 1.01% or 180 points, trading at 180.30 cents/lb. The first contract for robusta coffee in London appreciated by 2.06%, trading at US$ 2130 a ton. The rise in prices was due to easing concerns over US-European banking turmoil. However, the market is closely monitoring Brazil, as while a resumption of production is expected, persistent drought and frost mean the country will not be able to carry a full load.