Starbucks slid 2.4 percent to $32.29. The world’s biggest coffee-shop operator forecast second-quarter profit will be as much as 33 cents a share, below the 35 cents analysts projected on average.

星巴克公司股价下跌2.4%，至32.29美元，星巴克公司预计第二季度利润约合美股33美分，低于分析师平均预计的35美分。

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Industry analysts say the persistent drought would also threaten coffee bean output in the next 3 years.

业内人士分析认为，大旱还将持续影响咖啡豆今后3年的年度产量。

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So while Mr Musharraf may be sitting comfortably drinking coffee, analysts feel he has created problems for everyone by returning to the country.

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Rising coffee consumption in India also is likely to support world coffee prices, with analysts forecasting a decrease in bean exports from the country as domestic demand rises.

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Analysts say the warning signs flashing in the coffee market will soon become more visible through the uncertainty caused by Europe's debt crisis.

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