Austin Schroeder on 06/06/2026

Cotton Slides Lower on Friday

Cotton futures faced outside pressure on Friday, with contracts down 41 to 137 points across the board, with July falling 240 points. The US dollar index was up $0.643 at $100.025. Crude oil losses of $2.79 added some modest pressure. Weekly CFTC data showed spec funds trimming 1798 contracts from..

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Rich Asplund on 06/05/2026

Sugar Prices Slide as Crude Oil and the Brazilian Real Fall

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Friday closed down -0.13 (-0.91%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -2.30 (-0.51%). Sugar prices settled lower on Friday amid weakness in crude oil and the Brazilian real. WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) fell more than -3%...Glass jar and bowl with w

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Rich Asplund on 06/05/2026

Weak Demand and Rising Inventories Weigh on Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Friday closed down -203 (-5.12%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -113 (-3.75%). Cocoa prices extended this week’s sharp losses, with NY cocoa falling to a 2-week low and London cocoa falling to a 1.5-week low. Losses in London...Cacao by Allybally4b

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Rich Asplund on 06/05/2026

Coffee Prices Pressured by Brazilian Real Weakness

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Friday closed down -0.65 (-0.26%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed down -36 (-1.07%). Coffee prices settled lower on Friday, with arabica posting a 19-month nearest-futures low and robusta posting a 7-week low. Weakness in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) w

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Austin Schroeder on 06/05/2026

Cotton Slipping Lower on Friday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 70 to 86 points in most front months on Friday. The US dollar index is up $0.618 at $100.00. Crude oil losses of $3.01 continue to add pressure. USDA’s Export Sales data has 11.33 million RB of cotton export business, down just 1% from...Multicolored cotton

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Rich Asplund on 06/05/2026

Crude Oil and Brazilian Real Weakness Undercuts Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.10 (-0.70%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -2.50 (-0.56%). Sugar prices are moving lower today, under pressure from weakness in crude oil and the Brazilian real. WTI crude oil (CLN26 ) is down more...Sugar cube pyramid by Artefac

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Rich Asplund on 06/05/2026

Cocoa Prices Retreat Amid Weak Demand and Rising Inventories

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -218 (-5.50%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -116 (-3.85%). Cocoa prices extended this week’s sharp losses, with NY cocoa falling to a 2-week low and London cocoa falling to a 1.5-week low. Losses in London cocoa...Cacao beans by Gate74 via

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Rich Asplund on 06/05/2026

Arabica Coffee Rebounds Amid Tight Supplies in the Spot Market

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +0.85 (+0.34%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is down -45 (-1.34%). Coffee prices bounced off early lows today and are mixed, with arabica posting a 19-month nearest-futures low and robusta posting a 7-week low. Short covering emerged in arabica coff

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Austin Schroeder on 06/05/2026

Cotton Facing Early Friday Weakness

Cotton price action is down 35 to 55 points. Futures closed the Thursday session with most contracts 136 to 216 points lower on the day. The US dollar index was down $0.080 at $99.425. Crude Oil Crude oil losses of $3.11 added some pressure. USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday...Cotton bunches

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Austin Schroeder on 06/05/2026

Cotton Falls on Thursday, with Modest Outside Pressure

Cotton futures closed the Thursday session with most contracts 136 to 216 points lower on the day. The US dollar index was down $0.080 at $99.425. Crude Oil Crude oil losses of $3.11 added some pressure. USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed 185,268 RB of cotton sold for...Rolls of

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Rich Asplund on 06/04/2026

Dollar Weakness Lifts Sugar Prices on Short Covering

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.03 (+0.21%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.40 (+0.99%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher as dollar weakness spurred some short covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices were...Pa

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Rich Asplund on 06/04/2026

Demand Fears and Rising Supplies Weigh on Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Thursday closed down -107 (-2.63%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -68 (-2.21%). Chocolate demand concerns are weighing on cocoa prices after Barry Callebaut, the world’s seventh-largest chocolate maker by revenue, provided updated guidance this week

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Rich Asplund on 06/04/2026

Coffee Prices Sink on Expectations of a Record Brazil Coffee Crop

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Thursday closed down -5.95 (-2.35%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed down -19 (-0.56%). Coffee prices added to this week’s sharp losses on Thursday, with arabica falling to a 19-month nearest-futures low and robusta sliding to a 7-week low. The outlook

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Austin Schroeder on 06/04/2026

Cotton Facing Midday Weakness

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 185 to 199 point losses on Thursday. The US dollar index is down $0.160 at $99.345. Crude Oil is back down $3.73 lower to $92.29. USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed 185,268 RB of cotton sold for 2025/26 in the week of...Cotton field by J

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Rich Asplund on 06/04/2026

Today’s Slump in Crude Oil Weighs on Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.02 (-0.14%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.50 (+0.11%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses today and are mixed after dollar weakness spurred some short-covering in sugar futures. Sugar prices are under pressure today...Su

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Rich Asplund on 06/04/2026

Cocoa Prices Fall on Demand Concerns and Rising Supplies

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -129 (-3.17%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -83 (-2.69%). Chocolate demand concerns are weighing on cocoa prices after Barry Callebaut, the world’s seventh largest chocolate maker by revenue, provided updated guidance this week that suggests

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Rich Asplund on 06/04/2026

Expectations of a Record Brazil Coffee Crop Undercuts Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is down -4.90 (-1.94%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is down -9 (-0.27%). Coffee prices added to this week’s sharp losses today, with arabica falling to a 19-month nearest-futures low and robusta sliding to a 7-week low. The outlook for a record...Dark

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Austin Schroeder on 06/04/2026

Cotton Slipping Lower on Thursday Morning

Cotton prices are down 30 to 60 points in early Thursday trade. Futures posted weakness in the front months of 3 to 31 points, with deferred contracts steady to 26 points higher on Wednesday. The US dollar index was up $0.301 at $99.785. Crude Oil was another $2.44 higher to...Cotton field with dron

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Austin Schroeder on 06/04/2026

Cotton Posts Mixed Action on Wednesday

Cotton futures posted weakness in the front months of 3 to 31 points, with deferred contracts steady to 26 points higher on Wednesday. The US dollar index was up $0.301 at $99.785. Crude Oil was another $2.44 higher to $96.20. The Seam reported sales on 137 bales on Tuesday at...Cotton field with dr

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