Austin Schroeder on 07/29/2026

Cotton Slips into Tuesday’s Close

Cotton futures closed with losses of 3 to 45 points across the board on Tuesday, slipping from the midday gains. Crude oil was down another $3.48 per barrel, with the US dollar index down 0.109. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 81% of the US cotton crop squared as of Sunday,...Cotton on branches by

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Rich Asplund on 07/28/2026

Sinking Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Sugar

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.03 (-0.21%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -1.60 (-0.35%). Sugar prices slid to 1-week lows on Tuesday and settled lower amid the plunge in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) sank...Many sugar cubes in

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Rich Asplund on 07/28/2026

Dollar Weakness Spurs Short Covering in Cocoa Futures

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +101 (+1.98%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +69 (+1.80%). Cocoa prices recovered from 3.5-week lows on Tuesday and settled sharply higher as short-covering emerged after the dollar index ($DXY ) fell from a 1-month high...C

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Rich Asplund on 07/28/2026

Tightness in the Near-Term Supply Outlook Boosts Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +14.85 (+4.58%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +78 (+2.05%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Tuesday for a second day, posting 2-week highs amid concern that heavy rain in Brazil will further disrupt the country’s c

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Austin Schroeder on 07/28/2026

Cotton Posting Modest Midday Strength

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 7 to 15 points on Tuesday, shrugging off early weakness. Crude oil is down another $4.10 per barrel, with the US dollar index down 0.224. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 81% of the US cotton crop squared as of Sunday, now steady...Cotton field by Will

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Rich Asplund on 07/28/2026

Sugar Prices Fall as Crude Oil Plunges

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.03 (-0.21%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -2.10 (-0.46%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, sliding to 1-week lows amid the plunge in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) is down more...Ethanol in dictionary by M

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Rich Asplund on 07/28/2026

Cocoa Prices Rebound as the Dollar Weakens

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +107 (+2.10%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +79 (+2.06%). Cocoa prices rebounded from 3.5-week lows today and pushed sharply higher as short-covering emerged after the dollar index ($DXY ) fell from a 1-month high and moved...Bar of cho

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Rich Asplund on 07/28/2026

Coffee Prices Surge on Global Supply Fears

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +17.00 (+5.24%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +105 (+2.76%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today for a second day and posted 2-week highs amid concern that heavy rain in Brazil will further disrupt the country’s coffee harvest and..

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Austin Schroeder on 07/28/2026

Cotton Falling Back on Tuesday Morning

Cotton prices are down 54 to 92 points so far on Tuesday morning. Futures closed with Monday gains of 54 to 90 points at the close. Crude oil was down $7.40 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.083. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 81% of the US cotton...Cotton Fabric with texture by Kwangmooza

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Austin Schroeder on 07/28/2026

Cotton Closes Monday with Gains

Cotton futures closed with Monday gains of 54 to 90 points at the close. Crude oil was down $7.40 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.083. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 81% of the US cotton crop squared as of Sunday, now steady with normal. The crop was...Harvesting cotton field by Leila Me

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Rich Asplund on 07/27/2026

Slumping Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Monday closed down -0.19 (-1.29%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -2.40 (-0.52%). Sugar prices fell to 1-week lows on Monday and settled lower amid the plunge in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) tumbled...Sugar cube pyramid

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Rich Asplund on 07/27/2026

Cocoa Prices Slump on Abundant Global Supplies

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Monday closed down -276 (-5.13%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -188 (-4.68%). Cocoa prices gave up an early advance today and sold off sharply to 3-week lows on signs of larger global cocoa supplies. Monday’s cumulative data from...Cacao

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Rich Asplund on 07/27/2026

Coffee Prices Sharply Higher as Brazil’s Coffee Harvest is Delayed

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Monday closed up +10.75 (+3.43%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +42 (+1.12%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Monday amid concern that heavy rain in Brazil will further disrupt the country’s coffee harvest and tighten global supplies

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Austin Schroeder on 07/27/2026

Cotton Posting Monday Midday Strength

Cotton futures are trading with 70 to 86 points higher at Monday’s midday. Crude oil is down $6.63 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.018. Friday afternoon’s Commitment of Traders report showed managed money spec funds in cotton futures and options adding another 3,525 contracts to their net.

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Rich Asplund on 07/27/2026

Sugar Prices Retreat as Crude Oil Plunges

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.18 (-1.22%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -1.50 (-0.33%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, sliding to 1-week lows amid the plunge in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) is down more...E85 pump by Carolina K Sm

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Rich Asplund on 07/27/2026

Abundant Supplies Slam Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -256 (-4.76%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -178 (-4.43%). Cocoa prices gave up an early advance today and tumbled to 3-week lows on signs of larger global cocoa supplies. Today’s cumulative data from the Ivory Coast...Cocoa by Pub

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Rich Asplund on 07/27/2026

Coffee Prices Jump as Heavy Rains Delay Brazil’s Coffee Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +9.60 (+3.06%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +33 (+0.88%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today on concern that heavy rain in Brazil will further disrupt the country’s coffee harvest and tighten global supplies. Somar Meteorologia r

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EdgeClear on 07/27/2026

Corn Futures Test Key Resistance as Middle East Tensions Meet Tightening Supplies

Corn futures have climbed toward multi week highs as geopolitical risk in the Middle East, tightening domestic stocks, and resilient export demand combine to support prices even as crop conditions remain favorable. December corn has pushed back above the 450 level and is now testing resistance near

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Austin Schroeder on 07/27/2026

Cotton Easing Back on Monday Morning

Cotton price action is 12 to 19 points lower so far on Monday morning. Futures closed Friday with front month losses of 7 to 129 points and deferreds up 3 to 4 points. December was up 135 points on the week. Crude oil was back down $1.72 per barrel, with...Closeup of cotton plant via bobbycrim via P

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