Austin Schroeder on 01/23/2026

Cotton Falls into Thursday’s Close

Cotton futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down 38 to 41 points in the nearbys. Crude oil futures were down 95 cents per barrel at $59.67. The US dollar index was down $0.473 to $98.090. The Wednesday online auction from The Seam showed sales of 59.15 cents/lb on 17,692...Cotton fiel

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Rich Asplund on 01/22/2026

Sugar Prices Climb on Strength in the Brazilian Real

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.22 (+1.49%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +4.80 (+1.14%). Sugar prices settled higher on Thursday after a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) to a 2.25-month high against the dollar prompted short covering...Glass j

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Rich Asplund on 01/22/2026

Dollar Weakness Lifts Cocoa Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed up +21 (+0.47%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +3 (+0.09%). Cocoa prices settled slightly higher on Thursday as dollar weakness (DXY00 ) sparked some light short covering in cocoa futures. On Wednesday, cocoa prices extended their two-we

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Rich Asplund on 01/22/2026

Arabica Coffee Recovers as the Brazilian Real Rallies

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.20 (+0.06%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed down -0.52 (-1.28%). Coffee prices on Thursday settled mixed. Arabica coffee recovered from early losses on Thursday and posted modest gains after a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL )

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Austin Schroeder on 01/22/2026

Cotton Falling Back on Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with 35 to 40 point losses at midday. Crude oil futures are down $1.43 per barrel at $60.67. The US dollar index is down $0.418 to $98.145. The Tuesday online auction from The Seam showed sales of 59.15 cents/lb on 17,692 bales. The Cotlook A Index...Cotton grass by Chris

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Rich Asplund on 01/22/2026

Sugar Prices Climb as Strength in the Brazilian Real Spurs Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.22 (+1.49%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +5.00 (+1.19%). Sugar prices are moving higher today after a rally in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) to a 1.5-month high against the dollar prompted short covering in...Sugar cube pyramid by

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Rich Asplund on 01/22/2026

Cocoa Prices Bounce on Dollar Weakness

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +19 (+0.43%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +7 (+0.22%). Cocoa prices are slightly higher today as dollar weakness (DXY00 ) has sparked some light short covering in cocoa futures. On Wednesday, cocoa prices extended their two-week-long sell-off,...

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Rich Asplund on 01/22/2026

Coffee Prices Slip on Brazil Rains and a Recovery in ICE Inventories

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -0.40 (-0.12%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is down -0.56 (-1.37%). Coffee prices are slightly lower today on rain forecasts for Brazil. The Weather Channel has forecast showers every day this week in Minas Gerais, Brazil's largest arabica coffee-g

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Austin Schroeder on 01/22/2026

Cotton Slips Lower into the Close

Cotton price action is up 10 to 15 points so far on Thursday. Futures gave into weakness on Wednesday, with contracts 2 to 7 points lower as some 2026 crop contracts were up 4 to 9 points. Crude oil futures were up 31 cents per barrel at $60.67. The US...Multicolored cotton fabric by Bruno via Pixab

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Austin Schroeder on 01/22/2026

Cotton Slips Lower into the Close

Cotton futures gave into weakness on Wednesday, with contracts 2 to 7 points lower as some 2026 crop contracts were up 4 to 9 points. Crude oil futures were up 31 cents per barrel at $60.67. The US dollar index is up $0.146 to $98.585. The Tuesday online auction from...Cotton field with closeup by

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Rich Asplund on 01/21/2026

Sugar Prices Recover as the Brazilian Real Rallies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.02 (+0.14%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -1.40 (-0.33%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses on Wednesday and settled mixed. Short covering emerged in sugar futures on Wednesday after the Brazilian real (^USD

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Rich Asplund on 01/21/2026

Cocoa Prices Sink as Chocolate Demand Craters

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -200 (-4.30%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -137 (-4.09%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week-long sell-off on Wednesday, with NY cocoa posting a 2-year nearest-futures low and London cocoa posting a 2.25-year nearest-futures

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Rich Asplund on 01/21/2026

Coffee Prices Settle Higher on Smaller Brazil Exports and a Stronger Real

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +1.00 (+0.29%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +137 (+3.48%). Coffee prices settled higher on Wednesday, with robusta up sharply and posting a 5-week high. Shrinking Brazilian coffee exports are supportive of coffee prices. Cecafe

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Austin Schroeder on 01/21/2026

Cotton Slightly Higher at Midday

Cotton futures are showing 7 to 8 point front month gains at Wednesday’s midday. Crude oil futures are up 15 cents per barrel at $60.50. The US dollar index is up $0.051 to $98.490. The Tuesday online auction from The Seam showed sales of 61.10 cents/lb on 25,238 bales. The...Cotton on branches by M

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Rich Asplund on 01/21/2026

Sugar Prices Recover on Brazilian Real Strength

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.04 (+0.27%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -0.50 (-0.12%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses today and are trading mixed. Short covering emerged in sugar futures today after the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) rallied to...Raspbe

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Rich Asplund on 01/21/2026

Chocolate Demand Erosion Hammers Cocoa Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -189 (-4.07%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -130 (-3.88%). Cocoa prices are extending their two-week-long sell off today, with NY cocoa posting a 2-year nearest-futures low and London cocoa posting a 2.25-year nearest-futures low. Demand conc

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Rich Asplund on 01/21/2026

Coffee Prices Mixed on Brazil Rains and Smaller Brazil Exports

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.01%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is up +114 (+2.89%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with arabica falling to a 4-week low. Forecasts for rain in Brazil's coffee-growing regions throughout this week have eased concerns over dry conditions

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Austin Schroeder on 01/21/2026

Cotton Trying to Bounce on Wednesday Morning

Cotton prices are up 8 to 12 points so far on Wednesday. Futures fell into the Tuesday close, as contracts were down 22 to 32 points on the day. Crude oil futures were up $1.09 per barrel at $60.53. The US dollar index fell $0.836 to $98.365. The January 19...Rolls of cotton fabric by hanohiki via

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Austin Schroeder on 01/21/2026

Cotton Falls Back Lower on Tuesday

Cotton futures fell into the Tuesday close, as contracts were down 22 to 32 points on the day. Crude oil futures were up $1.09 per barrel at $60.53. The US dollar index fell $0.836 to $98.365. The January 19 online auction from The Seam showed sales of 60.43 cents/lb on...Cotton grass by Christiane

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