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Roundup: Cocoa demand / ‘Funflation’ / Data center utility demand
Cocoa demand shows uneven recovery amid market instability driven by supply uncertainties and price volatility. Consumer spending on entertainment, termed 'Funflation', persists despite rising costs, with companies competing through new content and services. The White House aims to coordinate utilities and data center developers to manage AI-driven electricity demand without increasing household or business energy costs.
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