Austin Schroeder on 07/16/2026

Cotton Rally Pushes Prices Higher on Wednesday

Cotton prices action is back down 111 to 122 points so far on Thursday morning. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts up 24 to 96 points at the final bell. Crude oil was up 90 cents on the day with the US dollar index up $0.356. Parts of Central...Cotton Fabric with texture by Kwangmoo

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Austin Schroeder on 07/16/2026

Cotton Rally Pushes Prices Higher on Wednesday

Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts up 24 to 96 points at the final bell. Crude oil was up 90 cents on the day with the US dollar index up $0.356. Parts of Central Texas are looking at 1 to 3 inches precip in the next week, with...Cotton on branches by Marina Fedorova via iSto

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Rich Asplund on 07/15/2026

Sugar Prices Slip as Monsoon Rains Improve in India

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.03 (-0.20%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -14.20 (-3.06%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, with London sugar falling to a 2.5-week low. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains is weighing on sugar...Pac

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Rich Asplund on 07/15/2026

Cocoa Prices Edge Higher Ahead of Q2 Cocoa Grindings Reports

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +77 (+1.33%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +34 (+0.79%). Cocoa prices settled higher on Wednesday as they consolidated below last week’s significant highs. Gains in London cocoa were limited on Wednesday due to the streng

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Rich Asplund on 07/15/2026

Coffee Prices Climb on Brazilian Real Strength

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.65 (+0.20%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +62 (+1.61%). Coffee prices settled higher on Wednesday amid a stronger Brazilian real (^USDBRL ). The real climbed to a 4-week high against the dollar on Wednesday, discoura

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Austin Schroeder on 07/15/2026

Cotton Rallying on Wednesday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts up 133 to 163 points at midday. Crude oil was up down 10 cents on the day with the US dollar index was up $0.281. Parts of Central Texas are looking at 1 to 3 inches precip in the next week, with the panhandle...Multicolored cotton fabric by Bruno via Pixaba

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Rich Asplund on 07/15/2026

Improved Indian Monsoon Rains Weigh on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.34%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -15.00 (-3.24%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, with London sugar falling to a 2.5-week low. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains is weighing on sugar prices....Sugar crys

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Rich Asplund on 07/15/2026

Cocoa Prices Consolidate Last Week’s Rally

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +77 (+1.33%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +25 (+0.58%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today as they consolidate below last week’s significant highs. Gains in London cocoa are limited due to the strength of the British...Cocoa by Ha11

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Rich Asplund on 07/15/2026

Brazilian Real Strength Lifts Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +2.40 (+0.74%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +69 (+1.79%). Coffee prices are moving higher today amid strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ). The real climbed to a 4-week high against the dollar today, discouraging export sales fro

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Austin Schroeder on 07/15/2026

Cotton Bouncing Higher on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is 14 to 26 points gains on Wednesday morning. Futures ended Tuesday on a weaker noted despite a midday bounce, with contracts down 23 to 74 points on the session. Crude oil was up $1.69 on the day with the US dollar index was up $0.325. Monday...Cotton on branches by Marina Fedo

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Austin Schroeder on 07/14/2026

Cotton Slips Lower into Tuesday Close

Cotton futures ended Tuesday on a weaker noted despite a midday bounce, with contracts down 23 to 74 points on the session. Crude oil was up $1.69 on the day with the US dollar index was up $0.325. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 60% of the US cotton crop squared...Cotton field with closeup

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Andrew Hecht on 07/14/2026

Why is Coffee Back in Bullish Mode?

Nearby ICE Arabica coffee futures prices fell below $2.40 per pound in June, where they found a bottom and then exploded over $1 higher in July. After a correction from the October 2025 record high, coffee futures could now be approaching the 2026 high.Coffee grounds in espresso machine by Eliasfall

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Sugar Prices Settle Higher on Higher Brazil Ethanol Blend

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.13 (+0.88%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +0.30 (+0.06%). Sugar prices settled higher on Tuesday after Brazil approved a higher ethanol blend in its gasoline, which could potentially boost ethanol demand and prompt..

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Ample Ivory Coast Supplies Weigh on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -36 (-0.62%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -21 (-0.48%). Cocoa prices moved lower on Tuesday for a third session, amid negative carryover from last Friday, when Ivory Coast delivery news eased supply concerns. The coco

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Coffee Prices Settle Mixed in Volatile Trade

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -3.90 (-1.18%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +15 (+0.39%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Tuesday. Since posting 5.5-month highs last week, coffee prices have whipsawed in a wide range below those highs amid illiquid tradin

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Austin Schroeder on 07/14/2026

Cotton Facing Early Tuesday Weakness

Cotton futures are back to higher trade on Tuesday with contracts up 27 to 40 points so far at midday. Crude oil is up $1.03 on the day with the US dollar index was up $0.380. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 60% of the US cotton crop squared as of...Cotton field with closeup by Trisha Downin

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Sugar Prices Gain as Brazil Boosts Its Gasoline Ethanol Blend

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.13 (+0.88%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +5.30 (+1.14%). Sugar prices are moving higher today after Brazil approved a higher ethanol blend in its gasoline, which could potentially boost ethanol demand and prompt Brazil’s...E

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Cocoa Prices Pressured as Supply Concerns Ease

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -14 (-0.24%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -5 (-0.11%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today for a third session, amid negative carryover from last Friday, when Ivory Coast delivery news eased supply concerns. The cocoa market...Cac

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Coffee Prices Jump on Brazilian Real Strength

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +11.00 (+3.33%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +116 (+3.03%). Coffee prices are moving sharply higher today. Since posting 5.5-month highs last week, coffee prices have whipsawed in a wide range below those highs amid illiquid trading

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Jim Wyckoff on 07/14/2026

4 Catalysts Taking Coffee Prices Higher Here

September coffee futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.Coffee in a cup on a background of coffee beans by Zadorozhnyi Viktor via Shutterstock

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