Austin Schroeder on 08/08/2026

Cotton Rallies into the Weekend

Cotton futures saw gains of 120 to 130 points on Friday with December up 261 points on the week. Crude oil was up 21 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.308 lower. Friday afternoon’s Commitment of Traders report showed managed money spec funds in cotton futures and options...Cotton field w

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Rich Asplund on 08/07/2026

Sugar Prices Soar on Global Production Worries

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.88 (+5.65%) on Friday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +16.50 (+3.39%). Sugar prices extended this week’s sharp rally on Friday, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting an 11-month high..

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Rich Asplund on 08/07/2026

Cocoa Prices Erase Early Losses on Dollar Weakness

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) closed up +6 (+0.10%) on Friday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +4 (+0.09%). Cocoa prices recovered from early losses on Friday and posted modest gains as the decline in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 7-week low prompted...Bar of chocolate by Kara

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Rich Asplund on 08/07/2026

Arabica Coffee Surges on Dollar Weakness and Tight ICE Inventories

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed up +13.90 (+4.32%) on Friday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -11 (-0.29%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Friday, with arabica up sharply at a 1-week high. Friday’s decline in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 7-week low is bullish...Cup o

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Austin Schroeder on 08/07/2026

Cotton Rallying into the Weekend

Cotton futures are trading with gains of 86 to 99 points at Friday’s midday. Crude oil is up $1.21 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.388 lower. Export Sales data updated on Thursday showed old crop cotton commitments at 11.976 million RB as we rounded out the marketing year....Cotton field rea

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Rich Asplund on 08/07/2026

Global Production Concerns Propel Sugar Prices Sharply Higher

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.82 (+5.27%) on Thursday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +15.50 (+3.18%). Sugar prices extended this week’s sharp rally today, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting an 11-month high. Concerns.

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Rich Asplund on 08/07/2026

Cocoa Prices Pressured by Larger Supplies from Ghana

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) is down -10 (-0.17%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -7 (-0.16%). Cocoa prices are slightly lower today as they remain under pressure amid signs of larger cocoa supplies from Ghana. Ghana’s cocoa board reported on Wednesday that 750,000...Ca

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Rich Asplund on 08/07/2026

Arabica Coffee Soars on Dollar Weakness and Tight ICE Inventories

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) is up +18.70 (+5.81%) today, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +26 (+0.68%). Coffee prices are climbing today, with Arabica up sharply at a 1-week high. Today’s decline in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 7-week low is bullish for coffee...Cup of coffe w

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Austin Schroeder on 08/07/2026

Cotton Slipping Back in Friday AM Trade

Cotton price action is down 40 to 58 points so far on Friday morning. Futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 12 to 24 points higher across the board. Crude oil was back up $3.01 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.269 higher. Export Sales data showed net cancellation...Cotton field b

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Austin Schroeder on 08/07/2026

Cotton Posts Modest Strength on Thursday

Cotton futures closed the Thursday session with contracts 12 to 24 points higher across the board. Crude oil was back up $3.01 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.269 higher. Export Sales data showed net cancellation of 55,855 RB of 2025/26 cotton in the week of July 30 (marketing...Rolls of cot

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Rich Asplund on 08/06/2026

Sugar Prices Surge on Smaller Brazil Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.42 (+2.77%) on Thursday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +10.00 (+2.10%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Thursday, with NY sugar posting a 4.25-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 1-month high. Lower sugar

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Rich Asplund on 08/06/2026

Cocoa Prices Slide as Global Supply Concerns Ease

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) closed down -106 (-1.80%) on Thursday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -100 (-2.30%). Cocoa prices fell sharply for a second day on Thursday amid signs of larger cocoa supplies from Ghana. Ghana’s cocoa board reported on Wednesday that 750,000..

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Rich Asplund on 08/06/2026

The Outlook for Brazil’s Coffee Harvest to Accelerate Weighs on Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed down -5.25 (-1.61%) on Thursday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -93 (-2.39%). Coffee prices retreated on Thursday on forecasts for dry weather in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions into next week, which should allow the coffee beans to dry

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Austin Schroeder on 08/06/2026

Cotton Holding Steady at Midday

Cotton futures are holding near unchanged on Thursday, with contracts down 5 to 5 points higher in the nearby months. Crude oil is back up $2.81 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.304 higher. Export Sales data showed net cancellation of 55,855 RB of 2025/26 cotton in the week...Harvesting cotto

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Rich Asplund on 08/06/2026

Sugar Prices Rally on Smaller Brazil Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.40 (+2.64%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +9.40 (+1.97%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today, with NY sugar posting a 4.25-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 1-month high. Lower sugar output in...Harves

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Rich Asplund on 08/06/2026

Abundant Cocoa Supplies Push Prices Sharply Lower

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -133 (-2.26%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -97 (-2.23%). Cocoa prices are sliding today for a second day on signs of larger cocoa supplies from Ghana. Ghana’s cocoa board reported on Wednesday that 750,000 MT of...Cocoa by Public D

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Rich Asplund on 08/06/2026

Coffee Prices Fall as Dry Weather Should Boost Brazil’s Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -3.15 (-0.96%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -59 (-1.52%). Coffee prices are under pressure today on forecasts for dry weather in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions into next week, which should allow the coffee beans to dry and allow

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Austin Schroeder on 08/06/2026

Cotton Kicking Off Thursday with a Slight Correction

Cotton prices are trading with Thursday morning losses of 3 to 6 points. Futures were back up 48 to 71 points across the board at the Wednesday close. Crude oil was down 69 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index down $0.189. The NOAA 7-day QPF shows dryness continuing...Cotton via Amber Martin v

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