Austin Schroeder on 08/05/2026

Cotton Comes Back to Close Mixed on Tuesday

Cotton futures were down 8 to 22 points in the front months with other contracts, up 2 to 40 points. Crude oil was down $5.20 per barrel, with the US dollar index down $0.031. The Monday Crop Progress report showed condition ratings pegged at 42% good/excellent, down 4 percentage points...Multicolor

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Andrew Hecht on 08/04/2026

Why Have Cocoa Prices Recovered?

After a parabolic rally that took cocoa to an all-time high in late 2024, prices corrected, falling by 78%. ICE cocoa futures reached a bottom in March 2026, and prices have more than doubled at the most recent July 2026 high.Bar of chocolate by Karandaev via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 08/04/2026

Tighter Supply Outlook Lifts Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.03 (+0.20%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +3.20 (+0.69%). Sugar prices extended their 3-session rally on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 3.5-week high and London sugar posting a 4-week high. The outlook...Glass

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Rich Asplund on 08/04/2026

Technical Selling Weighs on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -15 (-0.25%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -41 (-0.93%). Cocoa prices fell from 2.5-week highs on Tuesday and settled lower on technical selling. Cocoa prices have surged more than 15% over the past three trading...Cac

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Rich Asplund on 08/04/2026

Coffee Prices Rise as Brazil Rain Forecasts May Delay Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed up +4.60 (+1.44%) on Tuesday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +68 (+1.80%). Coffee prices settled higher on Tuesday as short covering emerged after an unexpected chance of rain was forecast for Minas Gerais, Brazil’s largest coffee-growing

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Austin Schroeder on 08/04/2026

Cotton Facing Turnaround Tuesday Weakness

Cotton futures are down 25 to 30 points in most contracts, with October down 129 points. Crude oil was down $4.30 per barrel, with the US dollar index back up $0.014. The Monday Crop Progress report showed 88% of the US cotton crop squared as of Sunday, now even with...Cotton field by Jim Black via

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Rich Asplund on 08/04/2026

Sugar Prices Supported by the Outlook for Tighter Supplies

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.04 (+0.27%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +3.20 (+0.69%). Sugar prices extended their 3-session rally today, with NY sugar posting a 3.5-week high and London sugar posting a 4-week high. The outlook for tighter...Packets of

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Rich Asplund on 08/04/2026

Cocoa Prices Slip as Overbought Conditions Spur Technical Selling

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -22 (-0.37%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -40 (-0.93%). Cocoa prices fell from 2.5-week highs today and turned lower on technical selling. Cocoa prices have surged more than +15% over the past three trading sessions, lifting...Cho

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Rich Asplund on 08/04/2026

Coffee Prices Climb on Unexpected Rain Forecasts for Brazil

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +2.90 (+0.91%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +62 (+1.64%). Coffee prices are moving higher today as short covering emerged after an unexpected chance of rain was forecast for Minas Gerais, Brazil’s largest coffee-growing region, which

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Austin Schroeder on 08/04/2026

Cotton Fading Back Lower on Tuesday Morning

Cotton prices are back down 45 to 78 points so far on Tuesday Futures posted 36 to 85 point gains across the board on Monday. Crude oil was back down $4.61 per barrel, with the US dollar index back up $0.61. The Monday Crop Progress report showed 88% of the...Harvesting cotton field by Leila Melhad

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Austin Schroeder on 08/03/2026

Cotton Rallies from Early Weakness to Close Higher on Monday

Cotton futures posted 36 to 85 point gains across the board on Monday. Crude oil was back down $4.61 per barrel, with the US dollar index back up $0.61. The Monday Crop Progress report showed 88% of the US cotton crop squared as of Sunday, now even with the 5-year...Cotton via Jeff Hutcheson via Un

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Rich Asplund on 08/03/2026

Sugar Prices Climb on Forecasts for Global Deficits

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.35 (+2.39%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +7.90 (+1.71%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Monday, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 2-week high. The outlook for...Sugar crystal

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Rich Asplund on 08/03/2026

Cocoa Prices Surge on Ghana Crop Worries

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) closed up +542 (+10.04%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +391 (+9.75%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Monday for a second session and surged to 2-week highs. Cocoa prices are rallying on positive carryover from last Friday...Co

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Rich Asplund on 08/03/2026

Harvest-Friendly Weather in Brazil Weighs on Arabica Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed down -12.60 (-3.79%) on Monday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +4 (+0.11%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Monday. Arabica coffee closed sharply lower as drier conditions in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions should allow for the pace of th

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Austin Schroeder on 08/03/2026

Cotton Posting Monday Gains Following Early Weakness

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 30 to 85 points higher so far at midday. Crude oil is back down $4.52 per barrel, with the US dollar index back up $0.076. Friday afternoon’s Commitment of Traders report showed managed money spec funds in cotton futures and options trimming back 799...Cott

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Rich Asplund on 08/03/2026

Forecasts for Tighter Global Supplies Lift Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.33 (+2.35%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +7.20 (+1.56%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 2-week high. The outlook for tighter future...Sugar cube pyramid

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Rich Asplund on 08/03/2026

Ghana Cocoa Production Concerns Boost Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +529 (+9.62%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +368 (+9.17%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today for a second session and soared to 2-week highs. Cocoa prices are rallying on positive carryover from last Friday on concerns...Cacao by A

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Rich Asplund on 08/03/2026

Arabica Coffee Prices Slump as Dryness in Brazil Aids the Coffee Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -10.10 (-3.04%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +10 (+0.26%). Coffee prices are mixed today. Arabica coffee is sharply lower as drier conditions in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions should allow for the pace of the country’s coffee harv

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EdgeClear on 08/03/2026

Soybean Futures Test Key Support as China Demand Meets Ample Global Supply

Soybean futures have pulled back from a four-week high after the US Midwest crop rating suffered its largest single week decline in twenty years, a drop that briefly supported prices before improving rainfall forecasts and a record Brazilian export pace pulled the market lower again. Chinese demand

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