Rich Asplund on 07/01/2026

Global Weather Risks Boost Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.17 (+1.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +8.30 (+1.75%). Sugar prices extended their week-long rally on Wednesday, with NY sugar posting a 7-week high and London sugar posting a 9.75-month nearest-futures high. S

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Rich Asplund on 07/01/2026

Excessive West African Rains Support Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +14 (+0.28%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) was unchanged. Cocoa prices settled mixed on Wednesday as they consolidate just below last Thursday’s 5.5-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past two weeks, rising by

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Rich Asplund on 07/01/2026

Coffee Prices Surge on Brazil Weather Woes

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +13.45 (+4.54%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +113 (+3.09%). Coffee prices surged on Wednesday for a second session and posted 4.75-month highs. Heavy rains in Brazil have delayed the country’s coffee harvest and are ra

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Austin Schroeder on 07/01/2026

Cotton Posting Midday Gains on Wednesday

Cotton futures are showing 22 point gains in the front month July with other nearbys up 90 points at midday. Crude oil was down $1.22/bbl to $65.28. The US dollar index is up $0.183 at $101.140. The annual June Acreage report showed all cotton acres this spring planted at 9.85...Cotton field ready

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Rich Asplund on 07/01/2026

Sugar Prices Climb on Global Weather Risks

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.13 (+0.88%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +9.30 (+1.96%). Sugar prices extended their week-long rally today, with NY sugar posting a 7-week high and London sugar posting a 9.75-month nearest-futures high. Sugar prices are...Suga

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Rich Asplund on 07/01/2026

Cocoa Prices Consolidate Recent Gains

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +9 (+0.180%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -6 (-0.16%). Cocoa prices are mixed today as they consolidate below last Thursday’s 5.5-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past two weeks, rising by more than...Chocolat

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Rich Asplund on 07/01/2026

Brazil Weather Risks Underpin Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +1.50 (+0.51%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +70 (+1.91%). Coffee prices are moving higher today, posting 4.75-month highs. Heavy rains in Brazil have delayed the country’s coffee harvest and are raising concerns about the crop. Soma

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Andrew Hecht on 07/01/2026

June’s Top Commodity Performers and Underperformers

Commodity prices declined in June as the dollar index rallied and interest rates remained elevated. Precious metals and energy commodities posted the most substantial declines in the month that ended on June 30.Bull vs bear fork in the road by Lightspring via Shutterstock

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Austin Schroeder on 07/01/2026

Cotton Rallying on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is up 77 to 90 points early on Wednesday morning. Futures found strength to round out June, with contracts 22 to 43 points higher despite USDA reporting more acres than expected on Tuesday. Crude oil was down $0.82/bbl to $69.83. The US dollar index is up $0.118...Cotton via Ambe

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Austin Schroeder on 07/01/2026

Cotton Shrugs Off Increased Acres for Tuesday Gains

Cotton futures found strength to round out June, with contracts 22 to 43 points higher despite USDA reporting more acres than expected this morning. Crude oil was down $0.82/bbl to $69.83. The US dollar index is up $0.118 at $100.995. The annual June Acreage report showed all cotton acres this...Co

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Rich Asplund on 06/30/2026

Below-Average Indian Monsoon Rains Boost Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.05 (+0.35%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +1.00 (+0.214%). Sugar prices settled higher for a fourth session on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 6-week high. Sugar prices are climbing amid concerns that...Harvested sugar

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Rich Asplund on 06/30/2026

Cocoa Prices Climb on Global Supply Risks

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +111 (+2.23%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +104 (+2.80%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Tuesday and are modestly below last Thursday’s 5.5-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past two weeks, rising

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Rich Asplund on 06/30/2026

Coffee Prices Surge on Brazil Harvest Delays and Tight Supplies

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +18.65 (+6.71%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +94 (+2.64%). Coffee prices surged on Tuesday, posting 4.5-month highs. Heavy rains in Brazil have delayed the country’s coffee harvest and are raising concerns about the crop

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Austin Schroeder on 06/30/2026

Cotton Holding onto Gains at Midday Despite More Acres

Cotton futures are showing modest gains on Tuesday, despite USDA reporting more acres than expected this morning. Gains of 35 to 70 points are shown at midday. Crude oil is down $0.82/bbl to $69.83. The US dollar index is up $0.118 at $100.995. The annual June Acreage report showed all...Rolls of c

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Rich Asplund on 06/30/2026

Sugar Prices Rise on India Rain Deficit

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.05 (+0.35%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +4.00 (+0.84%). Sugar prices are moving higher for a fourth session today, with NY sugar posting a 6-week high. Sugar prices are climbing amid concerns that weak...Sugar cane growing in Hawa

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Rich Asplund on 06/30/2026

West African Cocoa Crop Risks Lift Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +84 (+1.69%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +85 (+2.29%). Cocoa prices are climbing today as they consolidate just below last Thursday’s 5.5-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past two weeks, rising by more...Cacao by Al

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Rich Asplund on 06/30/2026

Coffee Prices Soar on Brazil Crop Concerns

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +21.60 (+7.78%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +159 (+4.47%). Coffee prices are soaring today, as arabica and robusta posted 4.5-month highs. Heavy rains in Brazil are delaying the country’s coffee harvest and raising concerns about th

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