The FAO Food Price Index slips in June largely on heightened trade tensions

» The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 173.7 points in June 2018, down 2.4 points (1.3 percent) from its level in May, representing the first month-on month decline since the beginning of this year. Most markets have generally taken-on a weaker tone recently largely because of rising tensions in international trade relations. » The FAO Cereal Price Index averaged... Read more »