Austin Schroeder on 09/01/2026

Cotton Rallies to Close August

Cotton futures posted 170 to 180 point gains across most front month contracts. Crude oil was $2.91 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.293 lower. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 89% of the US cotton setting bolls as of Sunday, with 29% of the crop with bolls opening. Condition...Cotton Fabric

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Rich Asplund on 08/31/2026

Global Supply Fears Underpin Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.25 (+1.42%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) did not trade, with markets closed in the UK for a holiday. NY sugar settled sharply higher on Monday but remained below last Friday’s significant high as the...Sugar cube pyramid b

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Rich Asplund on 08/31/2026

Cocoa Prices Rise on Concern Over West African Cocoa Quality

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +123 (+1.85%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) did not trade, with markets in the UK closed for a holiday. NY cocoa extended its sharp three-session rally on Monday and posted an 11-month high. Concerns about the quality...Hands with coc

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Rich Asplund on 08/31/2026

Arabica Coffee Posts Moderate Losses as Prices Consolidate

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down 1.35 (-0.43%) on Monday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26) did not trade, as markets were closed in the UK for a holiday. Arabica coffee settled lower on Monday as prices consolidated above last Thursday’s 3-week low. Last Thursday, arabica coffee f

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Austin Schroeder on 08/31/2026

Cotton Posting Monday Rally

Cotton futures are showing 170 to 190 point gains across most contracts. Crude oil is $2.38 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.248 lower. Commitment of Traders data showed managed money adding another 17,173 contracts to their net long in cotton futures and options during the week ending on...

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Rich Asplund on 08/31/2026

Sugar Prices Supported by the Outlook for a Global Deficit

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.23 (+1.31%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is not trading, with markets closed today in the UK for a holiday. NY sugar is moving higher today as the outlook for a global sugar deficit underpins prices....Glass jar and bowl with whit

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Rich Asplund on 08/31/2026

West African Cocoa Crop Concerns Underpin Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +106 (+1.59%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is not trading, with markets in the UK closed today for a holiday. NY cocoa extended its sharp three-session rally today, posting an 11-month high. Concerns about the quality of this...Cacao by Ally

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Rich Asplund on 08/31/2026

Arabica Coffee Consolidates Recent Losses

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -0.30 (-0.10%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is not trading today, with markets closed in the UK for a holiday. Arabica coffee prices are slightly lower today as they consolidate above last Thursday’s 3-week low. Arabica has support on tigh

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EdgeClear on 08/31/2026

Cocoa Futures Surge Past 6500 as Supply Fears Mount for the 2026/27 Crop

Cocoa futures have rallied aggressively over the past week, breaking above the 6500 area (Daily level 3) as the market re-prices a rapidly shrinking 2026/27 surplus forecast amid intensifying El Niño risk and deteriorating West African crop prospects. The advance follows a multi month recovery from

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Austin Schroeder on 08/31/2026

Cotton Rallying Back on Monday Morning

Cotton is trading with Monday morning gains of 168 to 207 points. Futures faced pressure to close the week with Friday losses of 19 to 114 points across the board. December still held up for a weekly gain of 303 points. Crude oil was down 9 cents per barrel, with...Multicolored cotton fabric by Brun

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Austin Schroeder on 08/28/2026

Cotton Sees Profit Taking Pressure to Close the Week

Cotton futures faced pressure to close the week with Friday losses of 19 to 114 points across the board. December still held up for a weekly gain of 303 points. Crude oil was down 9 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.533 higher. Commitment of Traders data showed...Cotton bunches by Tijana

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Rich Asplund on 08/28/2026

Sugar Prices Retreat on Long Liquidation Pressures

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed down -0.63 (-3.46%) on Friday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -9.90 (-1.89%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Friday and sold off sharply, as weakness in the Brazilian real prompted long liquidation in sugar...Many sugar

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Rich Asplund on 08/28/2026

Cocoa Prices Surge on West African Crop Risks

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +475 (+7.69%) on Friday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +385 (+8.77%). Cocoa prices soared for a second straight day on Friday and posted 11-month highs. Concerns about the quality of this year’s West African cocoa crops are...Cocoa by

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Rich Asplund on 08/28/2026

Falling ICE Inventories Boost Arabica Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +3.20 (+1.03%) on Friday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -26 (-0.73%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Friday as they consolidated above Thursday’s lows. Arabica has support on tight supplies after ICE arabica coffee inventories fell t

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Austin Schroeder on 08/28/2026

Cotton Facing Friday Weakness

Cotton futures are falling back at the end of the week, with contracts down 100 to 111 points across the front months at midday. Crude oil is up 4 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.533 higher. Export Sales has the 2026/27 cotton export commitment level at 4.332...Cotton field ready for h

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Rich Asplund on 08/28/2026

Sugar Prices Erase Early Gains as Real Strength Spurs Long Liquidation

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is down -0.64 (-3.52%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -13.20 (-2.52%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and sold off sharply, as weakness in the Brazilian real prompted long liquidation in sugar futures. The...Sugar cube

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Rich Asplund on 08/28/2026

Supply Fears Push Cocoa Prices to 11-Month Highs

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +444 (+7.19%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +363 (+8.27%). Cocoa prices are rallying sharply for a second day today and posted 11-month highs. Concerns about the quality of this year’s West African cocoa crops are fueling...Chocolate co

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