Austin Schroeder on 12/10/2025

Cotton Closes with Gains Despite USDA Raising US Production

Cotton futures posted Tuesday gains of 10 to 19 points at the close, as contracts held up despite a mildly bearish USDA report. Crude oil futures were down 49 cents per barrel at $58.39 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.114 higher to $99.175. USDA’s Crop Production report...Cotton on dry bran

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Andrew Hecht on 12/09/2025

Is Cotton a Buy Before the End of 2025?

Nearby ICE cotton futures have not traded above 70 cents per pound since May 2025, but they have also remained above 60 cents. With the cotton market in the heart of winter, it could be the perfect time to consider a long position in the fluffy fiber for 2026.cotton on stem by Mykola Kolya Korzh via

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Rich Asplund on 12/09/2025

Sugar Prices Fall as the Brazilian Real Weakens

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.15 (-1.01%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.80 (-0.90%). Sugar prices tumbled to 3-week lows on Tuesday. Weakness in the Brazilian real is weighing on sugar prices as the real (^USDBRL ) fell...Packets of white

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Rich Asplund on 12/09/2025

Cocoa Sharply Higher on Reduced Global Surplus and Commodity Index Inclusion

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +181 (+3.17%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +133 (+3.23%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week-long rally on Tuesday to 3.5-week highs. The outlook for a smaller-than-expected global cocoa surplus has underpinned prices. On Nove

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Rich Asplund on 12/09/2025

Lackluster Rains in Brazil Boost Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +2.55 (+0.70%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed up +10 (+0.24%). Coffee prices rose on Tuesday, recovering some of Monday's sharp losses. Below-normal precipitation in Brazil is supportive of coffee prices. Somar Meteorologia report

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Austin Schroeder on 12/09/2025

Cotton Holding Above Unchanged at Midday as USDA Raises Production

Cotton futures are showing steady to 5 point gains across most nearby contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil futures are down 69 cents per barrel at $58.19 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.154 higher to $99.215. USDA’s Crop Production report left acreage alone, but raised yield by 10...Cotton grass

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Rich Asplund on 12/09/2025

Sugar Prices Undercut by Weakness in the Brazilian Real

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.19 (-1.28%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -4.40 (-1.04%). Sugar prices tumbled to 3-week lows today. Weakness in the Brazilian real is weighing on sugar prices as the real (^USDBRL) fell to a 1.75-month...Sieve of confection

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Rich Asplund on 12/09/2025

Cocoa Rallies on a Smaller Global Surplus and Commodity Index Inclusion

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +187 (+3.28%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +148 (+3.59%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week-long rally today to 3.5-week highs. The outlook for a smaller-than-expected global cocoa surplus has underpinned prices. On November 28, the Inter

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Rich Asplund on 12/09/2025

Coffee Prices Supported by Below-Normal Precipitation in Brazil

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +5.80 (+1.58%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is up +44 (+1.04%). Coffee prices are moving higher today as they recover some of Monday's sharp losses. Below-normal precipitation in Brazil is supportive of coffee prices. Somar Meteorologia reporte

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Austin Schroeder on 12/09/2025

Cotton Fades Early Gains for Monday Losses at the Close

Cotton prices are up 15 to 20 points so far on Tuesday morning. Futures failed to hold the overnight gains, with contracts closing 20 to 25 points in the red. December expired on Monday. Crude oil futures were down $1.23 per barrel at $58.85 on the day, with the US...Cotton field by William Dunn via

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Austin Schroeder on 12/09/2025

Cotton Fades Early Gains for Monday Losses at the Close

Cotton futures failed to hold the overnight gains, with contracts closing 20 to 25 points in the red. Crude oil futures were down $1.23 per barrel at $58.85 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.107 higher to $99.075. Dated Export Sales data showed 292,146 RB of cotton sold...Cotton grass by Chris

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Rich Asplund on 12/08/2025

Sugar Prices Settle Mixed on Higher Indian Sugar Production

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.02 (+0.14%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.00 (-0.70%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Tuesday. Ramped-up sugar production in India is limiting the upside in sugar prices. Last Monday. The India Sugar Mill...Man

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Rich Asplund on 12/08/2025

Cocoa Prices Push Higher as the Global Cocoa Surplus Shrinks

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Monday closed up +5 (+0.09%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +63 (+1.55%). Cocoa prices extended last Friday's rally on Monday, with NY cocoa posting a 3.5-week high and London cocoa posting a 3-week high. The outlook for a...Cocoa by Ha11ok via Pixa

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Rich Asplund on 12/08/2025

Coffee Prices Fall Sharply on the Prospects of Abundant Supplies

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Monday closed down -8.65 (-2.31%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -77 (-1.79%). Coffee prices fell sharply on Monday, with arabica dropping to a 2-week low and robusta falling to a 2.25-month low. Coffee prices are under pressure amid an outlook

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Austin Schroeder on 12/08/2025

Cotton Starting Monday with Gains

Cotton futures are slipping back with midday losses of 6 to 10 points. Crude oil futures are down $1.02 per barrel at $59.06 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.072 higher to $99.04. Dated Export Sales data showed 292,146 RB of cotton sold in the week of 11/6,...Cotton via Amber Martin via Unsp

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Rich Asplund on 12/08/2025

Sugar Prices Mixed as India Ramps Up Sugar Output

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.01 (+0.07%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -2.90 (-0.68%). Sugar prices are mixed today. Ramped-up sugar production in India is limiting the upside in sugar prices. Last Monday. The India Sugar Mill Association (ISMA)...Harve

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Rich Asplund on 12/08/2025

Cocoa Prices Underpinned by the Outlook for Smaller Global Supplies

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +9 (+0.16%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +63 (+1.55%). Cocoa prices extended last Friday's rally today, with NY cocoa posting a 3.5-week high and London cocoa posting a 3-week high. The outlook for a smaller-than-expected global...Cocoa by Pu

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