Austin Schroeder on 10/13/2025

Cotton Showing Slight Recovery on Monday Morning

Cotton price action is up 10 to 17 points. Futures posted losses on Friday, with contracts pulling back 60 to 77 cents in the nearbys. December was down 146 points last week. The US dollar index was back down $0.665 on the Friday session to $98.620, with crude oil $3.31/barrel...Cotton field with d

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Austin Schroeder on 10/11/2025

Cotton Falls on Friday with Increasing Trade Tensions

Cotton futures posted losses on Friday, with contracts pulling back 60 to 77 cents in the nearbys. December was down 146 points this week. The US dollar index was back down $0.665 on the Friday session to $98.620, with crude oil $3.31/barrel lower and below the $60 level. Earlier this...Cotton yarn

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Rich Asplund on 10/10/2025

Sugar Prices Pressured by Weakness in Crude Oil and the Brazilian Real

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed down -0.16 (-0.98%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -0.70 (-0.16%). Sugar prices settled lower on Friday, with NY sugar posting a 2.5-week low. Weakness in crude oil (CLX25 ) and the Brazilian Real (^USDBRL...Many sugar

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Rich Asplund on 10/10/2025

Cocoa Prices Extend Their Slump as Supply Fears Fade

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Friday closed down -97 (-1.63%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -70 (-1.67%). Cocoa prices extended this week's slump on Friday, with NY cocoa sinking to a 20-month nearest-futures low. Cocoa prices remain under pressure after the governments

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Rich Asplund on 10/10/2025

Coffee Prices Fall on Brazil Rains and Brazilian Real Weakness

December arabica coffee (KCZ25 ) on Friday closed down -4.20 (-1.11%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX25 ) closed down -88 (-1.93%). Coffee prices moved lower on Friday, with arabica posting a 1-week low. Coffee prices have been under pressure for the past two sessions due to forecasts for rai

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Austin Schroeder on 10/10/2025

Cotton Posting Friday Losses on Increases Trade Tensions

Cotton futures are down 55 to 64 points so far on Thursday. October expired today. The US dollar index is back down $0.525 on the Friday session to $98.760, with crude oil $2.55/barrel lower and below the $60 level. Earlier this morning, President Trump posted on Truth Social that China...Cotton fi

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Rich Asplund on 10/10/2025

Sugar Prices Slide on Crude Oil and Brazilian Real Weakness

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.20 (-1.23%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -1.00 (-0.22%). Sugar prices are moving lower today, with NY sugar sliding to a 2.5-week low. Weakness in crude oil (CLX25 ) and the Brazilian Real (^USDBRL...Packets of white and

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Rich Asplund on 10/10/2025

Cocoa Prices Sink on Robust Supplies and Tepid Demand

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -78 (-1.31%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -42 (-1.00%). Cocoa prices extended this week's slump today, with NY cocoa sinking to a 20-month nearest-futures low. Cocoa prices remain under pressure after the governments of the Ivory...

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Rich Asplund on 10/10/2025

Brazil Rains and Brazilian Real Weakness Knock Coffee Prices Lower

December arabica coffee (KCZ25 ) today is down -4.50 (-1.19%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX25 ) is down -91 (-1.99%). Coffee prices are sliding today, with arabica falling to a 1-week low. Coffee prices are under pressure today due to forecasts for rain in Brazil's coffee-growing regions.

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Andrew Hecht on 10/10/2025

Will Cotton Ever Rally?

Cotton prices are stuck in neutral around the 65 cents per pound level in October 2025. After reaching a high of $1.5595 per pound in May 2022, cotton prices declined and have traded in a 60-70 cent trading range in 2025.Cotton plant closeup by Esin Deniz via iStock

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Austin Schroeder on 10/10/2025

Cotton Falling Lower on Friday

Cotton prices are down 70 to 81 points on Friday morning. Futures posted losses across most contracts on Thursday, with front months down 42 to 44 points. October expired today. The US dollar index was back up $0.515 on the Thursday session to $99.150, with crude oil $1.03/barrel lower. Lack...Gree

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Austin Schroeder on 10/09/2025

Cotton Slips Back Lower on Thursday

Cotton futures posted losses across most contracts on Thursday, with front months down 42 to 44 points. October expired today. The US dollar index was back up $0.515 on the Thursday session to $99.150, with crude oil $1.03/barrel lower. The Cotlook A Index was back down 60 points on Wednesday...Rol

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Rich Asplund on 10/09/2025

Sugar Prices Undercut by Concerns of a Global Supply Glut

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.03 (-0.18%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed up +0.40 (-0.09%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Thursday. Prices initially moved lower on Thursday, with NY sugar posting a one-week low and London sugar posting a...Sug

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Rich Asplund on 10/09/2025

Cocoa Prices Slide on Expectations for Ample Global Supplies

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) on Thursday closed down -55 (-0.92%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed up +19 (+0.45%). Cocoa prices settled mixed on Thursday, with NY cocoa posting a 20-month nearest-futures low. Cocoa prices remain under pressure after the governments of the Ivory

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Rich Asplund on 10/09/2025

Rain Forecasts for Brazil Weigh on Arabica Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ25 ) on Thursday closed down -7.85 (-2.04%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX25 ) closed up +26 (+0.57%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Thursday, with robusta posting a 3-week high. Arabica coffee fell sharply on Thursday due to forecasts for rain in Brazil's coffee

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Austin Schroeder on 10/09/2025

Cotton Slipping Back Lower on Thursday

Cotton futures are mostly lower on Thursday with contracts down 15 to 25 points at midday. October expires today. The US dollar index is back up $0.540 to $99.180, with crude oil $1.01/barrel higher. The Cotlook A Index was back down 60 points on Wednesday at 76.05 cents. ICE certified...Cotton via

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Rich Asplund on 10/09/2025

The Outlook for Abundant Global Supplies Weighs on Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.09 (-0.55%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) is down -1.10 (-0.24%). Sugar prices added to this week's losses today, with NY sugar falling to a 1-week low and London sugar sliding to a 4-year nearest-futures low....Many sugar cubes i

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Rich Asplund on 10/09/2025

Cocoa Prices Pressured as the Global Supply Outlook Improves

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ25 ) today is down -42 (-0.70%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is up +25 (+0.60%). Cocoa prices are mixed today, with NY cocoa posting a 20-month nearest-futures low. Cocoa prices remain under pressure after the governments of the Ivory Coast and Ghana...Bar of

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Rich Asplund on 10/09/2025

Arabica Coffee Prices Decline on Rain Forecasts for Brazil

December arabica coffee (KCZ25 ) today is down -6.80 (-1.77%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX25 ) is up +25 (+0.55%). Coffee prices today are mixed, with robusta posting a 3-week high. Forecasts for rain in Brazil's coffee-growing regions later this week are weighing on arabica prices. Clima

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