Corn Crash Or Sugar Rush? ETFs React To Trump's Sweet Talk On Coca-Cola
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 18 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Impact of Trump's Comment on Commodity Markets: President Trump's remark about Coca-Cola potentially switching from high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) to cane sugar has led to declines in shares of corn refiners and raised concerns among ETF investors regarding the implications for HFCS demand and agricultural commodity markets.
Reactions and Future Considerations: The Corn Refiners Association criticized Trump's statement, warning of job losses and competitiveness issues. ETF strategists are advised to monitor future developments related to food and beverage companies, policy changes, and market sentiment as they could significantly influence commodity prices.
Analyst Views on CORN
Wall Street analysts forecast CORN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CORN is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
