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Cotton Posts Monday Gains, as Ratings Slip
Cotton futures posted 112 to 138 point gains on Monday in the front months, with deferreds up 48 to 99 points. The outside markets were quiet, as Crude oil was down 9 cents, with the US dollar index up $0.004. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 49% of the US cotton...Cotton field with drones by
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Sugar Prices Push Higher as the Brazilian Real Weakens
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Monday closed up +0.37 (+2.49%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +3.00 (+0.62%). Sugar prices settled higher on Monday. Sugar garnered support from a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) to a 2-week high on Monday,...Glass jar and bowl w
Cocoa Prices Soar on Excessive West African Rains
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Monday closed up +658 (+13.07%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +460 (+12.23%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Monday, with NY cocoa posting a 5.75-month high and London cocoa posting a 6-month high, as concerns about West African weather...F
Coffee Prices Surge on Brazil Weather Risks
September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Monday closed up +48.75 (+16.19%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +328 (+8.83%). Coffee prices catapulted higher on Monday, with arabica posting a 5.5-month high and robusta reaching a 5-month high amid a delayed coffee harvest in Brazil. Sa
Cotton Posting Monday Gains
Cotton futures are trading with 100 to 112 point gains across most contracts, with the exception to the nearby July contract. Crude oil is down 57 cents, with the US dollar index up $0.104 at $100.725. The Cotlook A Index was down 75 points on July 3 at 85.80 cents....Cotton field by William Dunn v
Weakness in the Brazilian Real Supports Sugar Prices
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.32 (+2.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.20 (+0.04%). Sugar prices are moving higher today. Sugar garnered support today from a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) to a 2-week high, which discourages...Many sugar cubes in
Heavy West African Rains Push Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +676 (+13.42%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +460 (+12.23%). Cocoa prices are surging today, with NY cocoa posting a 5.75-month high and London cocoa posting a 6-month high, as concerns about West African weather have fueled...Cacao bea
Coffee Prices Surge as Brazil’s Harvest is Delayed
September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +29.30 (+9.73%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +208 (+5.50%). Coffee prices are soaring today, hitting 5-month highs amid a delayed coffee harvest in Brazil. Safras & Mercado reported today that Brazil’s 2026/27 coffee harvest is 52% co
Cotton Rallying Early on Monday
Cotton prices are trading 107 to 140 points higher so far on Monday. Futures closed with contracts 20 to 72 points higher on Thursday, as December was up 74 points last week. The US dollar index is down $0.506 at $100.650. USDA’s Export Sales report showed 49,001 RB of cotton...Cotton field ready f
Why Was the Commodity Complex On Fire to Start the Week?
What sparked the wildfire across the commodity complex Sunday night through early Monday morning? Let's ask Barchart's AI analyst, CARL.Two firefighters fighting a fire by Free to use via Pixabay
Why KC is Greater Than OJ This Holiday Weekend
As the United States takes a moment to remember the Founding Fathers this weekend, the Softs sector steps into the spotlight.A concept image showing coffee in the crosshairs by Best Weather, Inc_, via ChatGPT
Cotton See Pressure into the Long Weekend
Cotton futures closed with contracts 20 to 72 points higher on Thursday, as December was up 74 points this week. The US dollar index is down $0.506 at $100.650. The market will observe the July 4th Independence Day Holiday on Friday, for a 3-day weekend. Sunday night will be a...Cotton field by Jim
Crude Oil Weakness Pressures Sugar Prices
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.14 (-0.93%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +0.20 (+0.04%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Thursday, with London sugar posting a 9.75-month nearest-futures high. NY sugar fell on Thursday, and London sugar erased mo
Long Liquidation and Elevated ICE Inventories Weigh on Cocoa Prices
September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Thursday closed down -56 (-1.10%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -71 (-1.86%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Thursday amid some pre-weekend liquidation and position squaring, as US markets will be closed on Friday for a holiday. Losses in.
Arabica Coffee Prices Settle Lower Ahead of Holiday Weekend
September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Thursday closed down -8.70 (-2.81%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +12 (+0.32%). Coffee prices fell from fresh 4.75-month highs on Thursday and settled mixed. Arabica coffee erased early gains on Thursday and fell sharply as profit-taking a
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