Austin Schroeder on 01/16/2026

Cotton Faces Outside Pressure to Close Thursday with Weakness

Cotton futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down 22 to 28 points. Crude oil futures were down $2.74 per barrel at $59.28. The US dollar index was down $0.248 at $98.155. Export Sales data showed a total of 339,724 RB of upland cotton sold in the week ending on...Cotton plant closeup by

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Rich Asplund on 01/15/2026

Sugar Prices Decline as India Ramps Up Sugar Production

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.11 (-0.75%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -2.70 (-0.64%). Sugar prices extended this week's sell-off on Thursday, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar dropping to a 2-month low. Strength...Many

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Rich Asplund on 01/15/2026

Weak Global Demand Hammers Cocoa Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed down -124 (-2.44%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -86 (-2.30%). This week's slump in cocoa prices continued on Thursday, with NY cocoa sinking to a nearly 2-year low and London cocoa falling to a 1.5-month low. Signs...Chocolate swirl

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Rich Asplund on 01/15/2026

Limited Rain Chances in Brazil Boost Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Thursday closed up +2.10 (+0.59%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +48 (+1.21%). Coffee prices recovered from early losses on Thursday and settled higher after updated weather forecasts reduced the likelihood of rain in Brazil's coffee-growing areas over

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Austin Schroeder on 01/15/2026

Cotton Feeling Outside Pressure on Thursday

Cotton futures are back down 8 to 14 points at Thursday’s midday. Crude oil futures are down $2.97 per barrel at $59.05. The US dollar index was down $0.248 at $98.155. Export Sales data showed a total of 339,724 RB of upland cotton sold in the week ending on January...Cotton field by Jim Black via

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Rich Asplund on 01/15/2026

Sugar Prices Fall as Sugar Production in India Increases

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.07 (-0.48%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -1.40 (-0.33%). Sugar prices extended this week's sell-off today, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar dropping to a 2-month low. Strength in India's...Sugar crystals

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Rich Asplund on 01/15/2026

Cocoa Prices Tumble on Weak Global Demand

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -108 (-2.12%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -66 (-1.77%). This week's slump in cocoa prices continued today, with NY cocoa sinking to a nearly 2-year low and London cocoa falling to a 1.5-month low. Signs of weak...Bar of chocolate by Karanda

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Rich Asplund on 01/15/2026

Coffee Prices Rebound on Reduced Rain Chances in Brazil

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +1.40 (+0.39%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is up +52 (+1.31%). Coffee prices recovered from early losses today and turned higher after updated weather forecasts reduced the likelihood of rain in Brazil's coffee-growing areas over the next week. Coff

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Austin Schroeder on 01/15/2026

Cotton Falling Back on Thursday Morning

Cotton prices are back down 16 to 20 points on Thursday. Futures settled the Wednesday session with contracts ticking 5 to 11 points higher. Crude oil futures were down 10 cents per barrel at $61.05. The US dollar index was down $0.044 at $98.865. The January 13 online auction from...Cotton field wi

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Austin Schroeder on 01/15/2026

Cotton Ends Wednesday with Slight Gains

Cotton futures settled the Wednesday session with contracts ticking 5 to 11 points higher. Crude oil futures were down 10 cents per barrel at $61.05. The US dollar index was down $0.044 at $98.865. The January 13 online auction from The Seam showed sales of 60.08 cents/lb on 14,042 bales....Cotton F

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Rich Asplund on 01/14/2026

Higher Brazil Sugar Output Knocks Sugar Prices Lower

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.21 (-1.41%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -6.40 (-1.50%). Sugar prices tumbled to 1-week lows on Wednesday. Higher sugar production in Brazil is bearish for prices after Unica reported Tuesday that Brazil's cumul

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Rich Asplund on 01/14/2026

Weak Demand Prospects Sink Cocoa Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -134 (-2.57%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -93 (-2.43%). Cocoa prices extended this week's slide on Wednesday, falling to 7-week lows. Expectations of weak global cocoa demand are weighing on prices. Q4 cocoa grinding figure

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Rich Asplund on 01/14/2026

Coffee Prices Pressured by Brazilian Real Weakness

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -4.25 (-1.18%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +2 (+0.05%). Coffee prices were under pressure on Wednesday due to weakness in the Brazilian real. The real (^USDBRL ) dropped to a 1-week low against the dollar on Wednesday, encoura

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Austin Schroeder on 01/14/2026

Cotton Showing Steady Trade on Wednesday

Cotton futures are down 2 to 5 points in the front months on Wednesday, fading some early strength. Crude oil futures are up another 50 cents per barrel at $61.65. The US dollar index is down $0.049 at $98.860. The January 13 online auction from The Seam showed sales of...Cotton field by William Dun

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Rich Asplund on 01/14/2026

Higher Brazil Sugar Production Undercuts Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.22 (-1.48%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -6.10 (-1.43%). Sugar prices tumbled to 1-week lows today. Higher sugar production in Brazil is bearish for prices after Unica reported Tuesday that Brazil's cumulative 2025-26 Center-S

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Rich Asplund on 01/14/2026

Weak Global Cocoa Demand Prospects Weigh on Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -150 (-2.87%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -96 (-2.51%). Cocoa prices extended this week's slide today, falling to 7-week lows. Expectations of weak global cocoa demand are pressuring prices. Q4 cocoa grinding figures will be released this

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Rich Asplund on 01/14/2026

Coffee Prices Decline as the Brazilian Real Weakens

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -4.05 (-1.12%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is down -19 (-0.48%). Coffee prices are under pressure today due to weakness in the Brazilian real. The real (^USDBRL ) dropped to a 1-week low against the dollar today, encouraging export sales by...Coff

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Austin Schroeder on 01/14/2026

Cotton Push Higher Continues on Wednesday Morning

Cotton prices are up 19 to 25 points in the front months on Wednesday AM trade. Futures posted steady to slightly lower trade on Tuesday, with some front months down 3 points. Crude oil futures were up another $1.60 per barrel at $61.10. The US dollar index was up $0.304...Rolls of cotton fabric by

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Austin Schroeder on 01/13/2026

Cotton Closes Steady on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted steady to slightly lower trade on Tuesday, with some front months down 3 points. Crude oil futures were up another $1.60 per barrel at $61.10. The US dollar index was up $0.304 at $98.930. The Monday online auction from The Seam showed sales of 60.09 cents/lb on...Harvesting co

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Rich Asplund on 01/13/2026

Sugar Prices Find Support on Commodity Index Rebalancing

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.05 (+0.34%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +3.90 (+0.92%). Sugar prices settled higher today in anticipation of index-related buying of sugar futures this week for the annual rebalancing of commodity indexes. Citigroup

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