Austin Schroeder on 02/14/2026

Cotton Slips Lower into the Long Weekend

Cotton futures posted Friday losses of 15 to 20 points at the close, as March held up for a 105 point gain on the week. Crude oil futures were down 3 cents per barrel on the day at $62.81. The US dollar index was down $0.067 to $96.770. The markets...Cotton Fabric with texture by Kwangmoozaa via iSt

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Rich Asplund on 02/13/2026

Technical Short Covering Supports Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.03 (+0.22%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +21.00 (+5.58%). Sugar prices moved higher on Friday as the recent selloff pushed prices into oversold territory, prompting some technical buying. March London sugar settled

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Rich Asplund on 02/13/2026

Cocoa Prices Retreat as Global Supplies Mount and Demand Falters

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Friday closed down -51 (-1.40%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -45 (-1.72%). Cocoa prices extended their six-week-long plunge on Friday, with NY cocoa posting a 2.25-year nearest-futures low and London cocoa posting a 2.5-year low. Robust global

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Rich Asplund on 02/13/2026

Coffee Prices Gain as Lower Prices Spark Demand

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.40 (+0.13%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +24 (+0.63%). Coffee prices moved higher for a second day on Friday, with robusta posting a 1-week high. This week's slump in coffee prices to 6-month lows has sparked buying...Hot coff

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Austin Schroeder on 02/13/2026

Cotton Falling into the Long Weekend

Cotton futures are trading with 25 to 32 points at Friday’s midday. Crude oil futures are up $0.27 per barrel on the day at $63.11. The US dollar index was up $0.082 to $96.755. The markets will be closed on Monday for President’s Day. USDA’s Export Sales data has 8.034...Cotton grass by Christiane

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Rich Asplund on 02/13/2026

Oversold Conditions Spark Mild Short Covering in Sugar Futures

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.01 (+0.07%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +8.90 (+2.37%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on some technical short-covering after the recent selloff pushed them into oversold territory. On Thursday, sugar prices extended th

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Rich Asplund on 02/13/2026

Abundant Supplies and Tepid Demand Pressure Cocoa Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -42 (-1.16%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -30 (-1.15%). Cocoa prices remain under pressure, extending their six-week-long plunge today, with NY cocoa falling to a 2.25-year nearest-futures low and London cocoa sliding to a 2.5-year low....

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Rich Asplund on 02/13/2026

Coffee Prices Push Higher on Renewed Roaster Demand

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +3.25 (+1.08%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is up +67 (+1.75%). Coffee prices are moving higher for a second day today, with robusta posting a 1-week high. This week's slump in coffee prices to 6-month lows has sparked buying interest...Cup of cof

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Austin Schroeder on 02/13/2026

Cotton Slipping on Friday Morning

Cotton price action is down 25 to 30 points across the front months Futures posted Thursday gains of 25 to 30 points in the front months at the close. Crude oil futures were down $1.72 per barrel on the day at $62.91. The US dollar index was up $0.090 to...Cotton bunches by Tijana Drndarski via Unsp

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Austin Schroeder on 02/12/2026

Cotton Closes with Thursday Gains

Cotton futures posted Thursday gains of 25 to 30 points in the front months at the close. Crude oil futures were down $1.72 per barrel on the day at $62.91. The US dollar index was up $0.090 to $96.92. The National Cotton Council estimates the US cotton planted area total...Cotton field by William

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Rich Asplund on 02/12/2026

Sugar Prices Tumble as Global Stockpiles Expand

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.09 (-0.65%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -11.10 (-2.87%). Sugar prices extended their 5-month-long plunge on Thursday and fell to 5.25-year nearest-futures lows. Concerns that a global sugar surplus will persi

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Rich Asplund on 02/12/2026

Cocoa Prices Sink to 2-Year Lows on Ample Supplies and Weak Demand

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed down -130 (-3.46%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -126 (-4.61%). Cocoa prices extended their six-week-long plunge on Thursday, with NY cocoa falling to a 2.25-year nearest-futures low and London cocoa sliding to a 2.5-year low. Ro

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Rich Asplund on 02/12/2026

Coffee Prices Jump as a Rally in the Brazilian Real Spurs Short Covering

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Thursday closed up +4.85 (+1.65%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +76 (+2.02%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Thursday as strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) spurred short covering in coffee futures. The real rallied to a 1.75-year h

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Austin Schroeder on 02/12/2026

Cotton Holding higher on Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 9 to 15 points across the front months on Thursday. Crude oil futures are down $1.90 per barrel on the day at $62.72. The US dollar index is up $0.164 to $96.885. The National Cotton Council estimates the US cotton planted area total at...Cotton field by Jim

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Rich Asplund on 02/12/2026

Sugar Prices Sink to 5-Year Lows on Abundant Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.06 (-0.43%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -8.20 (-2.12%). Sugar prices extended their 5-month-long plunge today and posted 5.25-year nearest-futures lows. Concerns that a global sugar surplus will persist are hammering price

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Rich Asplund on 02/12/2026

Brazilian Real Strength Sparks Short Covering in Coffee Futures

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +3.15 (+1.07%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is up +68 (+1.81%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today as strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) has spurred short covering in coffee futures. The real rallied to a 1.75-year high against...Dark r

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Austin Schroeder on 02/12/2026

Cotton Starting Thursday with Gains

Cotton prices are up 19 to 31 points on Thursday morning. Futures closed out the Wednesday session with gains of 11 to 40 points. Crude oil futures were down $0.94 per barrel on the day at $64.90. The US dollar index was down $0.130 to $96.805. The Seam showed sales...Rolls of cotton thread by Marin

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Austin Schroeder on 02/11/2026

Cotton Close Wednesday with Gains

Cotton futures closed out the Wednesday session with gains of 11 to 40 points. Crude oil futures were down $0.94 per barrel on the day at $64.90. The US dollar index was down $0.130 to $96.805. The Seam showed sales on 10,876 bales sold on 2/10, averaging 57.48 cents/lb. The...Cotton bunches by Tija

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Rich Asplund on 02/11/2026

Sugar Prices Slump on Robust Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.28 (-1.98%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -10.90 (-2.74%). Sugar prices extended their 3-month-long selloff on Wednesday, tumbling to 5.25-year nearest-futures lows. Concerns that a global sugar surplus will p

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