Austin Schroeder on 10/02/2026

Cotton Extending Losses to Thursday

Cotton futures posted Thursday losses of 29 to 79 points. Crude oil was back up $2.49 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index shooting $0.609 higher. USDA’s Export Sales report showed 202,567 RB of cotton sales in the week ending in September 24, which was down 12.18%...Cotton field wit

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Rich Asplund on 10/01/2026

Signs of Stronger Demand Lift Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed up +0.33 (+1.77%) on Thursday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +1.00 (+0.20%). Sugar prices settled higher on Thursday amid signs that demand for sugar is better than initially projected. Covrig Analytics estimates 1.45 MMT of sugar

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Rich Asplund on 10/01/2026

Supply Risks Support Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +14 (+0.26%) on Thursday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed up +15 (+0.37%). Cocoa prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher, with NY cocoa rebounding from a 2-month low. Short covering emerged in cocoa futures on...Coc

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Rich Asplund on 10/01/2026

Dollar Strength Weighs on Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -2.45 (-0.84%) on Thursday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed up +3 (+0.09%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Thursday, pressured by a stronger dollar. The dollar index ($DXY ) rallied to a 1.5-year high on Thursday, prompting long liquidati

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Austin Schroeder on 10/01/2026

Cotton Extending Losses to Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 34 to 123 points lower across most contracts on Thursday. Crude oil is back up $166 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index shooting $0.714 higher. USDA’s Export Sales report showed 202,567 RB of cotton sales in the week ending in...Cotton yarn

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Rich Asplund on 10/01/2026

Sugar Prices Climb on Signs of Better Demand

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.31 (+1.67%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +2.20 (+0.43%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on signs that demand for sugar is better than initially projected. Covrig Analytics estimates 1.45 MMT of sugar will...Sieve of con

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Rich Asplund on 10/01/2026

Cocoa Prices Recover on Supply Risks

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +24 (+0.45%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +15 (+0.37%). Cocoa prices recovered from early losses today, with NY cocoa rebounding from a 2-month low. Short covering emerged in cocoa futures today amid concern that Ghana's move...Many piec

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Rich Asplund on 10/01/2026

Dollar Strength Spurs Long Liquidation in Coffee Futures

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -3.25 (-1.12%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -23 (-0.67%). Coffee prices are retreating today as a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 1.5-year high has prompted long liquidation in coffee futures. On Wednesday, arabica coffee...

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Austin Schroeder on 10/01/2026

Cotton Starting Off Thursday with Losses

Cotton is starting Thursday with AM losses of 6 to 10 points. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts 16 to 43 pints lower across the board. Crude oil is back up $2.06 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.074 higher. The Cotlook A index was...Cotton Fabric with texture

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Austin Schroeder on 09/30/2026

Cotton Slips Lower on Wednesday

Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts 16 to 43 pints lower across the board. Crude oil is back up $2.06 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.074 higher. The Cotlook A index was back up 10 points on Tuesday at 93.35. ICE certified cotton...cotton on stem by Myk

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Rich Asplund on 09/30/2026

Demand Fears Undercut Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed down -0.19 (-1.07%) on Wednesday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -3.20 (-0.63%). Sugar prices settled lower on Wednesday on concerns over weak demand. According to McDougall Global Views, current open interest in the October NY

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Rich Asplund on 09/30/2026

Cocoa Prices Fall as Demand Weakens

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed down -41 (-0.76%) on Wednesday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -29 (-0.72%). Cocoa prices fell on Wednesday amid demand concerns. On Tuesday, chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli lowered chocolate prices for a second time this year and cut...

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Rich Asplund on 09/30/2026

Coffee Prices Rise on Brazil Weather Risks

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +1.25 (+0.43%) on Wednesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed up +35 (+1.03%). Coffee prices settled higher on Wednesday, with arabica posting a 3-week high and robusta posting a 1-month high. Coffee prices are climbing as dry conditions in

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Austin Schroeder on 09/30/2026

Cotton Posting Modest Gains on Wednesday

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 14 to 20 points across the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil is back up $2.06 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.074 higher. The Cotlook A index was back up 10 points on Tuesday at 93.35. ICE...Cotton via Jeff Hutcheson via Unsp

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Rich Asplund on 09/30/2026

Sugar Prices Fall on Signs of Weak Physical Sugar Demand

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is down -0.21 (-1.18%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is down -3.80 (-0.75%). Sugar prices are sliding today on demand concerns. According to McDougall Global Views, current open interest in the October NY sugar contract, which expires tod

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Rich Asplund on 09/30/2026

Demand Concerns Weigh on Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -40 (-0.74%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is down -31 (-0.77%). Cocoa prices are under pressure today from demand concerns. On Tuesday, chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli on Tuesday lowered chocolate prices for a second time this year...Bar o

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Rich Asplund on 09/30/2026

Brazil Weather Risks Boost Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is up +2.40 (+0.83%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is up +73 (+2.14%). Coffee prices are moving higher today, with arabica posting a 3-week high and robusta posting a 1-month high. Coffee prices are climbing as dry conditions in Brazil could hurt..

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Austin Schroeder on 09/30/2026

Cotton Following Tuesday’s Limit Losses with a Modest Bounce

Cotton prices are trading with Wednesday morning gains of 15 to 21 points. Futures fell the 4 cent limit in most 2026/27 crop contracts, as other contracts were down 182 to 275 points. Crude oil was down $3.66 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.214 higher....Cotton via Jeff Hutc

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