Austin Schroeder on 08/07/2025

Cotton Feel Pressure on Wednesday

Cotton futures were up 11 points in the October contracts on Wednesday, with other contracts down 23 to 27 points. The US dollar index was back down $0.561 to $98.020, as crude oil futures were another $0.73/barrel lower. Following threats of increased tariffs if India doesn’t stop purchasing Russia

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Rich Asplund on 08/06/2025

Stronger Brazilian Sugar Production Weighs on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.08 (-0.50%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -1.50 (-0.32%). Sugar prices on Wednesday settled lower but remained above Tuesday's 5-week lows. Signs of stronger sugar production in Brazil are undercutting sug

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Rich Asplund on 08/06/2025

Cocoa Prices Settle Mixed on Currency Fluctuations

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) on Wednesday closed up +107 (+1.28%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed down -20 (-0.36%). Cocoa prices settled mixed on Wednesday due to currency fluctuations. NY cocoa rose Wednesday after the dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 1-week low. However,...

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Rich Asplund on 08/06/2025

Coffee Prices Settle Lower on Tariff Woes

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) on Wednesday closed down -5.30 (-1.77%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) closed down -18 (-0.53%). Coffee prices retreated on Wednesday due to tariff concerns, as President Trump has yet to exempt coffee from his 50% tariff on Brazilian exports. The tarif

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Austin Schroeder on 08/06/2025

Cotton Back to Mixed Action on Wednesday

Cotton futures are up 36 points in the October contracts on Wednesday, with other cotnracts down 7 to 10 points. The US dollar index was back down $0.041 to $98.545, as crude oil futures were another $1.15/barrel lower. Following threats of increased tariffs if India doesn’t stop purchasing Russian

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Rich Asplund on 08/06/2025

Sugar Prices Pressured by Stronger Brazilian Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.04 (-0.25%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -1.00 (-0.19%). Sugar prices today are slightly lower but remain above Tuesday's 5-week lows. Signs of stronger sugar production in Brazil are undercutting sugar prices. Last Th

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Darin Newsom on 08/06/2025

Have Metals Gone Softs?

Though the situation continues to evolve, the question remains as to if the Metals sector has become the new Softs, meaning record highs are on the horizon over the coming years.Commodities on laptop keyboard by Maxx-Studio via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 08/06/2025

Cocoa Prices Mixed Due to Currency Fluctuations

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is up +87 (+1.04%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is down -20 (-0.36%). Cocoa prices today are mixed due to currency fluctuations. NY cocoa is climbing today after the dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 1-week low. However, London...Cocoa by Public D

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Rich Asplund on 08/06/2025

Tariff Turmoil Weighs on Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) today is down -5.30 (-1.77%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) is down -13 (-0.38%). Coffee prices are under pressure today due to tariff concerns, as President Trump has yet to exempt coffee from his 50% tariff on Brazilian exports. This could hurt sales.

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Austin Schroeder on 08/06/2025

Cotton Extending Move Higher on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is up 4 to 26 points so far on Wednesday. Futures posted gains of 44 to 103 points across the front months on the Tuesday session. The US dollar index was back down $0.041 to $98.545, as crude oil futures were another $1.15/barrel lower. Cotton exports excluding...Cotton yarn v

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Austin Schroeder on 08/05/2025

Cotton Pops Higher on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted gains of 44 to 103 points across the front months on the Tuesday session. The US dollar index was back down $0.041 to $98.545, as crude oil futures were another $1.15/barrel lower. Cotton exports excluding linters during June totaled 1.008 million bales, a 22.03% improvement f

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Andrew Hecht on 08/05/2025

Can Sugar Break Out from Its Bearish Trend?

World sugar futures are a soft commodity. While cocoa, Arabica coffee, and frozen concentrated orange juice futures reached record highs in 2024 and 2025, the world sugar contract remains significantly below its record peak price. Sugar is a crucial food ingredient and is also required for ethanol p

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Rich Asplund on 08/05/2025

Higher Brazilian Sugar Production Sinks Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.16 (-0.98%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -5.20 (-1.11%). Sugar prices tumbled to 5-week lows Tuesday on signs of stronger sugar production in Brazil. Last Thursday, Unica reported Brazil's Center-South suga

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Rich Asplund on 08/05/2025

Cocoa Prices Jump on Supply Fears

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) on Tuesday closed up +261 (+3.22%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed up +169 (+3.14%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher Tuesday on concern that the slowdown in the pace of Ivory Coast cocoa exports could tighten global supplies. Monday's governmen

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Rich Asplund on 08/05/2025

Arabica Coffee Prices Sharply Higher on Brazil Coffee Crop Concerns

September arabica coffee (KCU25 )on Tuesday closed up +10.15 (+3.52%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) closed down -9 (-0.26%). Coffee prices on Tuesday settled mixed. Arabica coffee settled sharply higher for a second day on Tuesday due to below-average rainfall in Brazil. Somar Meteoro

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Austin Schroeder on 08/05/2025

Cotton Posting Tuesday Gains

Cotton futures are showing gains of 41 to 88 points so far on the Tuesday session. The US dollar index is back down $0.056 to $98.520, as crude oil futures are another $1.00/barrel lower. Cotton exports excluding linters during June totaled 1.008 million bales, a 22.03% improvement from last year..

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Rich Asplund on 08/05/2025

Sugar Prices Decline as Brazil Boosts Sugar Output

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.09 (-0.55%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -4.50 (-0.96%). Sugar prices today tumbled to 5-week lows on signs of stronger sugar production in Brazil. Last Thursday, Unica reported Brazil's Center-South sugar output in the

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Rich Asplund on 08/05/2025

Global Supply Concerns Underpin Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is up +276 (+3.41%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is up +169 (+3.14%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today on concern that the slowdown in the pace of Ivory Coast cocoa exports could tighten global supplies. Monday's government data showed...Coc

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Rich Asplund on 08/05/2025

Arabica Coffee Supported by Dry Conditions in Brazil

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) today is up +7.70 (+2.67%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) is down -4 (-0.12%). Arabica coffee is sharply higher for a second day today due to below-average rainfall in Brazil. Somar Meteorologia reported Monday that Brazil's largest arabica coffee-growi

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Austin Schroeder on 08/05/2025

Cotton Showing Slight Gains on Tuesday

Cotton prices are up 6 to 9 cents so far on Tuesday. Futures closed the Monday session with bulls battling back, as futures were up 14 to 29 points. The US dollar index was back down $0.410 to $98.520, as crude oil futures were another $1.09/barrel lower. OPEC+ announced another...Cotton on dry bran

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