Austin Schroeder on 11/06/2026

Cotton Closes Thursday with Gains

Cotton futures posted Thursday gains of 22 to 61 points at the close. Crude oil was up $2.92 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.065 higher. USDA’s Export Sales report showed 277,522 RB of cotton sales in the week ending in October 29, which was up...Cotton via Amber Martin via Un

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Andrew Hecht on 11/05/2026

Are World Sugar Futures Heading for a Test of the 2023 High?

Sugar is a critical ingredient in many foods, but it is also required for ethanol production in Brazil. Many countries subsidize sugar production. Brazil is the leading sugarcane producer and exporter. The world sugar #11 futures reflect the price of free-market, unsubsidized sugar.Sugar cube pyrami

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Rich Asplund on 11/05/2026

Sugar Prices Edge Higher on Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed up +0.09 (+0.49%) on Thursday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +2.40 (+0.48%). Sugar prices settled higher on Thursday as a weaker dollar ($DXY ) and a +2% jump in WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) prices fueled...Raspberry on spoon of sugar by

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Rich Asplund on 11/05/2026

Cocoa Prices Sink on Abundant Supplies

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed down -275 (-5.04%) on Thursday, and ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -198 (-4.84%). Cocoa prices extended their three-week-long slide on Thursday and posted fresh 5-week lows. ICE cocoa inventories are easing supply concerns and weighing on prices. ICE

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Rich Asplund on 11/05/2026

Expanding Brazil Coffee Exports Weigh on Arabica Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -2.60 (-0.93%) on Thursday, and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF27 ) closed up +13 (+0.40%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Thursday, with arabica falling to a 5-week low. Expectations that coffee exports out of Brazil will increase are weighing on prices

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Austin Schroeder on 11/05/2026

Cotton Trading with Thursday Gains

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 50 to 63 points higher. Crude oil is up $2.60 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.130 lower. USDA’s Export Sales report showed 277,522 RB of cotton sales in the week ending in October 29, which was up 28.19% from...Multicolored cotton fabr

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Rich Asplund on 11/05/2026

Dollar Weakness and Higher Crude Prices Spur Short Covering in Sugar

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.22 (+1.19%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +6.80 (+1.37%). Sugar prices are edging higher today as weakness in the dollar ($DXY ) has spurred short covering in sugar futures. Today’s 2% jump in WTI...Sugar cube pyramid by Arte

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Rich Asplund on 11/05/2026

Rising ICE Inventories Hammer Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -298 (-5.46%) today, and ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -210 (-5.14%). Cocoa prices extended their three-week-long slide today and posted fresh 5-week lows. ICE cocoa inventories are easing supply concerns and weighing on prices. ICE cocoa inventori

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Rich Asplund on 11/05/2026

Arabica Coffee Slips as Brazil Coffee Exports Set to Expand

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -2.25 (-0.80%) today, and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF27 ) is up +14 (+0.43%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with arabica falling to a 5-week low. Expectations that coffee exports out of Brazil will increase are weighing on prices after ICE reported that

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Austin Schroeder on 11/05/2026

Cotton Posting Thursday Morning Gains

Cotton price action is up 29 to 33 points on Thursday morning. Futures rallied on Wednesday, with contracts 52 to 107 points higher at the close. Crude oil was down $8.05 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.326 higher. Cotton exports in September totaled 641,476 bales...Cotton via

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Austin Schroeder on 11/04/2026

Cotton Rallies on Wednesday

Cotton futures rallied on Wednesday, with contracts 52 to 107 points higher at the close. Crude oil was down $8.05 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.326 higher. Cotton exports in September totaled 641,476 bales according to Census data, which was down 30.18% from last month...Co

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Rich Asplund on 11/04/2026

NY Sugar Rebounds on Dollar Weakness

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed up +0.14 (+0.76%) on Wednesday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -2.70 (-0.54%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with London sugar falling to a 3-month low. Wednesday’s -8% plunge in WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) to...Packets of

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Rich Asplund on 11/04/2026

Dollar Weakness Lifts NY Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +42 (+0.78%) on Wednesday, and ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -27 (-0.66%). Cocoa prices fell to fresh 5-week lows on Wednesday but rebounded and settled mixed. Rising ICE cocoa inventories are easing supply concerns and weighing on prices. ICE...

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Rich Asplund on 11/04/2026

Arabica Coffee Falls in Expectations of Larger Brazil Coffee Exports

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -4.20 (-1.48%) on Wednesday, and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF27 ) closed up +18 (+0.56%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with arabica falling to a 5-week low. Coffee prices recovered from their worst level on Wednesday, with robusta moving

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Rich Asplund on 11/04/2026

Sugar Prices Pressured by Weakness in Crude Oil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.13 (+0.71%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is down -1.20 (-0.24%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses today and are trading mixed. Today’s -7% plunge in WTI crude oil (CLZ26 ) to a 4-week low is...Ethanol in dictionary by Mark

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Rich Asplund on 11/04/2026

NY Cocoa Prices Rebound on Dollar Weakness

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +17 (+0.31%) today, and ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is down -41 (-1.00%). Cocoa prices fell to fresh 5-week lows today but rebounded and are trading mixed. Rising ICE cocoa inventories are easing supply concerns and weighing on prices. ICE cocoa...Bar of choco

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Rich Asplund on 11/04/2026

Expectations of Larger Brazil Coffee Exports Weigh on Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -4.40 (-1.55%) today, and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF27 ) is unchanged. Coffee prices are under pressure today, with arabica falling to a 5-week low. Expectations that coffee exports out of Brazil will increase are weighing on prices after ICE reported t

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Austin Schroeder on 11/04/2026

Cotton Rallying on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is up 48 to 112 points across the front months on Wednesday. Futures closed the session with contracts down 50 to 69 points across the board on Tuesday. Crude oil was up 30 cents per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.111 higher. USDA’s...Cotton field with closeup

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Austin Schroeder on 11/03/2026

Cotton Fall Lower on Tuesday

Cotton futures closed the session with contracts down 50 to 69 points across the board on Tuesday. Crude oil was up 30 cents per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.111 higher. USDA’s weekly Crop Progress report showed 92% of the US cotton crop with bolls open,...Rolls of cotton threa

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