Austin Schroeder on 08/12/2026

Cotton Posting Gains on Wednesday Morning

Cotton prices are up 25 to 40 points on Wednesday morning. Futures posted gains of 20 to 53 points across most front months, with deferreds down 27 to 33 points. Crude oil was up $0.1.10 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.003 lower. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 65%...Cotton yarn via Kelly

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Austin Schroeder on 08/11/2026

Cotton Pushes Higher on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted gains of 20 to 53 points across most front months, with deferreds down 27 to 33 points. Crude oil was up $0.1.10 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.003 lower. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 65% of the US cotton setting bolls as of Sunday, with...Rolls of cotton fabric b

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Rich Asplund on 08/11/2026

Global Supply Concerns Push Sugar Prices Sharply Higher

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.26 (+1.58%) on Tuesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +5.20 (+1.03%). Sugar prices extended their sharp week-long rally on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 15-month hi

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Rich Asplund on 08/11/2026

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Beneficial West African Weather

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) closed down -278 (-4.78%) on Tuesday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -179 (-4.21%). Cocoa prices fell to 1-week lows on Tuesday and settled sharply lower. Cocoa prices retreated on reports of exceptional growing conditions in the Ivory Coast a

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Rich Asplund on 08/11/2026

Arabica Coffee Prices Rise as Colombian Earthquake Disrupts Supplies

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed up +3.45 (+1.04%) on Tuesday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -24 (-0.63%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with arabica up sharply at a 5-week nearest-futures high. Arabica rallied on Tuesday amid concerns that a massive earthqu

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Austin Schroeder on 08/11/2026

Cotton Holding Steady at Midday

Cotton futures are trading with mixed trade on Tuesday, as contracts are down 19 points to up 10 at midday. Crude oil is up $0.88 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.007 higher. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 65% of the US cotton setting bolls as of Sunday, with...Rolls of cotton thread by Ma

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Rich Asplund on 08/11/2026

Sugar Prices Extend the Week-Long Rally on Global Supply Concerns

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.14 (+0.85%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +2.50 (+0.49%). Sugar prices extended their week-long rally today, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 15-month high. Concerns over lower

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Rich Asplund on 08/11/2026

Exceptional Growing Conditions in West Africa Weigh on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) is down -291 (-5.00%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -188 (-4.42%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today, falling to 1-week lows. Cocoa prices are sliding on reports of exceptional growing conditions in the Ivory Coast and Ghana, which...Co

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Rich Asplund on 08/11/2026

Arabica Coffee Prices Jump as Colombian Earthquake May Disrupt Supplies

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) is up +7.40 (+2.23%) on Monday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -5 (-0.13%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with arabica up sharply at a 5-week nearest-futures high. Arabica is rallying today on concerns that a massive earthquake to hit Colombia o

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Austin Schroeder on 08/11/2026

Cotton Back to Strength on Tuesday as Conditions Slip

Cotton price action is up 16 to 75 points early on Tuesday. Futures slipped lower into the Monday close, as contracts were down 46 to 55 points on the day. Crude oil is up $4.12 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.272 higher. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 65%...Cotton Fabric with texture by K

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Austin Schroeder on 08/11/2026

Cotton Slip into Monday’s Close

Cotton futures slipped lower into the Monday close, as contracts were down 46 to 55 points on the day. Crude oil is up $4.12 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.272 higher. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 65% of the US cotton setting bolls as of Sunday, with 10%...Cotton plant closeup by Esin D

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Rich Asplund on 08/10/2026

Global Weather Risks Underpin Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.02 (+0.12%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +2.70 (+0.83%). Sugar prices added to their week-long surge on Monday, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 15-month high....Su

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Rich Asplund on 08/10/2026

The Outlook for Smaller West African Cocoa Production Lifts Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) closed up +39 (+0.67%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +5 (+0.12%). Cocoa prices erased early losses on Monday and settled higher on fund buying amid the outlook for poor weather from this year’s El Niño weather system...Cocoa by Ha11ok

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Rich Asplund on 08/10/2026

Arabica Coffee Prices Undercut as Brazil Harvest Expected to Accelerate

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed down -3.25 (-0.97%) on Monday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +19 (+0.50%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Monday. Arabica closed lower as below-normal rainfall in Brazil should allow for the pace of the country’s coffee harvest to speed

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Austin Schroeder on 08/10/2026

Cotton Extending Gains to Monday Morning

Cotton futures are trading with 60 to 66 point losses so far on Monday. Crude oil is up $3.44 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.232 higher. The Seam reported 246 bales sold on the August 7 sale, with an average price of 81.82 cents. The Cotlook A Index...Cotton yarn via Kelly Sikkema via Unspl

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Rich Asplund on 08/10/2026

Sugar Prices Push Higher on Global Weather Risks

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.03 (+0.18%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +4.20 (+0.83%). Sugar prices added to their week-long surge today, with NY sugar posting a 10-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 15-month high. Concerns over...Dry

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Rich Asplund on 08/10/2026

Cocoa Prices Rebound on the Outlook for West African Cocoa Output to Decline

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) is up +72 (+1.25%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +5 (+0.12%). Cocoa prices erased early losses today and moved higher as the outlook for poor weather from this year’s El Niño weather system could reduce cocoa production in...Cacao by Allyball

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Rich Asplund on 08/10/2026

Coffee Prices Turn Lower on Drier Brazil Weather

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) is down -4.90 (-1.46%) today, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -1 (-0.03%). Coffee prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower on signs of drier weather in Brazil. Below-normal rainfall in Brazil should allow for the pace of the...Cup of

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