Austin Schroeder on 06/16/2026

Cotton Rallies on Tuesday

Cotton futures saw gains of 35 to 184 point gains across the board on Tuesday. Crude oil was down $4.08 at $76.673. The US dollar index was down $0.071 at $99.305. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 86% of the US cotton crop planted as of Sunday, 2% behind the average...cotton on stem by Mykol

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Andrew Hecht on 06/16/2026

Is Cocoa Heading Back to Pre-2024 Prices?

After exploding to a record high in late 2024, cocoa prices have plunged. Cocoa moved above its previous record high in February 2024 and continued higher, rising to over two and a half times the 1977 peak. The bearish price action has continued in 2026, with cocoa prices now heading toward the trad

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

Sugar Prices Jump on Slack Monsoon Rain in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.14 (+1.02%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +7.50 (+1.70%). Sugar prices erased early losses on Tuesday and settled higher on concerns over India’s sugar crop. Short covering emerged in sugar after India’s Meteorological.

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

El Niño Weather Risks Push Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +260 (+6.70%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +175 (+5.88%). Cocoa prices rallied to 2.5-week highs on Tuesday and settled sharply higher. Cocoa markets are pricing in weather risks after an El Niño weather pattern was...El nino conce

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

Coffee Prices Surge as Rain Delays Brazil Harvest

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +14.30 (+5.44%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +62 (+1.72%). Coffee prices surged to 5-week highs on Tuesday and settled sharply higher. Coffee prices are supported by concerns that persistent rain in Brazil will delay the coffee ha

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Austin Schroeder on 06/16/2026

Cotton Posting a Tuesday Rally

Cotton futures are trading with Tuesday gains of 108 to 146 points at midday. Crude oil is down $5.22 at $75.53. The US dollar index is down $0.136 at $99.240. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 86% of the US cotton crop planted as of Sunday, 2% behind the average pace,...Cotton on branches by

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

Sugar Prices Rebound on India Crop Concerns

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.11 (+0.80%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +6.40 (+1.45%). Sugar prices erased early losses today and moved higher on concerns over India’s sugar crop. India’s Meteorological Department reported that India’s cumulative monsoon rainf

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

Cocoa Prices Soar on El Niño Weather Risks

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +261 (+6.72%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +169 (+5.68%). Cocoa prices are soaring today and posted 2.5-week highs. Cocoa markets are pricing in weather risks after an El Niño weather pattern was confirmed last week. An...Dry cracked soil with

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

Coffee Prices Supported by Brazil Harvest Delays

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +7.50 (+2.85%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +49 (+1.36%). Coffee prices have rallied steadily over the past week, with arabica posting a 2-week high and robusta posting a 5-week high. Coffee prices are supported by concerns that persistent...C

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Austin Schroeder on 06/16/2026

Cotton Rallying Early on Tuesday

Cotton prices are 100 to 111 points higher so far in early Tuesday action. Futures posted gains of 35 to 56 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was down $3.72 at the close after the US and Iran came to a peace deal over the weekend, to be...Cotton on branches by Marina Fedorova via iSt

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Austin Schroeder on 06/16/2026

Cotton Ignores Outside Markets to Close with Monday Strength

Cotton futures posted gains of 35 to 56 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was down $3.72 at the close after the US and Iran came to a peace deal over the weekend, to be signed this Friday. The US dollar index was down $0.285 at $99.460. Monday...Harvesting cotton field by Leila Melh

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Rich Asplund on 06/15/2026

Weakness in Crude Oil Weighs on Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed down -0.02 (-0.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -2.20 (-0.49%). Sugar prices were under pressure on Monday, with NY sugar falling to a 1.75-month low and London sugar falling to a 2.5-week low. Monday’s...Sugar cube pyram

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Rich Asplund on 06/15/2026

Dollar Weakness Sparks Short-Covering in Cocoa Futures

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Monday closed up +103 (+2.73%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +86 (+2.98%). Cocoa prices jumped to 1.5-week highs on Monday and settled sharply higher as dollar weakness sparked short covering. The dollar index ($DXY ) fell to a...Cacao by Allybally4b

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Rich Asplund on 06/15/2026

Coffee Prices Climb on Brazil Harvest Delays

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Monday closed up +5.75 (+2.24%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +13 (+0.360%). Coffee prices on Monday extended last week’s rally, with arabica posting a 2-week high and robusta posting a 5-week high. Coffee prices are supported by concerns that persi

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Austin Schroeder on 06/15/2026

Cotton Ignoring Outside Markets for Midday Gains

Cotton futures are showing Monday strength of 54 to 64 points at midday. Crude oil is down $4.41 at midday this morning after the US and Iran came to a peace deal over the weekend, to be signed this Friday. The US dollar index is down $0.285 at $99.460. CFTC...Cotton grass by Christiane via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 06/15/2026

Sugar Prices Undercut as Crude Oil Sinks

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.04 (-0.29%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -3.00 (-0.67%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, with NY sugar falling to a 1.75-month low and London sugar falling to a 2.5-week low. Today’s -5% plunge...Ethanol in dictionary b

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Rich Asplund on 06/15/2026

Dollar Weakness Lifts Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +107 (+2.83%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +68 (+2.35%). Cocoa prices jumped to 1.5-week highs today amid dollar weakness. The dollar index ($DXY ) fell to a 1-week low today, a supportive factor for most commodity...Bar of chocolate by Karanda

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Rich Asplund on 06/15/2026

Brazil Weather Risks Boost Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +5.30 (+2.06%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +18 (+0.50%). Coffee prices today extended last week’s rally, with arabica posting a 2-week high and robusta posting a 5-week high. Coffee prices are supported by concerns that persistent rain in...G

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