Austin Schroeder on 01/27/2026

Cotton Bulls Pushing Back to Start Tuesday

Cotton prices are 30 to 35 points higher so far on Tuesday morning. Futures fell back 67 to 85 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil futures are down 24 cents per barrel at $60.83. The US dollar index was down another $0.539 to $96.865. USDA Export Sales data...Cotton plant closeup by E

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Austin Schroeder on 01/27/2026

Cotton Collapses Lower on Monday

Cotton futures fell back 67 to 85 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil futures are down 24 cents per barrel at $60.83. The US dollar index was down another $0.539 to $96.865. USDA Export Sales data showed 7.35 million RB of cotton commitments as of Jan 15, 13%...cotton on stem by Mykola

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Rich Asplund on 01/26/2026

Sugar Prices Remain Weak on Abundant Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.06 (+0.41%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -4.70 (-1.12%). NY sugar prices closed higher on Monday due to the weak dollar, but London sugar closed lower. Higher global sugar production is weighing on...Sugar cube pyr

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Rich Asplund on 01/26/2026

Cocoa Prices Rebound as West African Producers Hold Back Supplies

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Monday closed up +147 (+3.50%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +73 (+2.43%). Cocoa prices have higher on Monday, after the recent 2-week plunge pushed NY cocoa last Friday down to a 2-year nearest-futures low and London cocoa down...Cacao by Allybally

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Rich Asplund on 01/26/2026

Coffee Prices Gain as the Dollar Extends Its Slump

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Monday closed up +5.35 (+1.52%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +55 (+1.33%). Coffee prices on Monday saw support from the continued plunge in the dollar index by another -0.5% to a new 4-month low. The recent plunge in the dollar...Coffee beans and

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Austin Schroeder on 01/26/2026

Cotton Collapsing on Monday

Cotton futures are falling 93 to 117 points across the front months on Monday. Crude oil futures are down 145 cents per barrel at $60.93. The US dollar index is falling another $0.584 to $96.820. USDA Export Sales data showed 7.35 million RB of cotton commitments as of Jan 15,...Cotton grass by Chr

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Rich Asplund on 01/26/2026

Sugar Prices Remain Weak on Abundant Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.07 (+0.48%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -4.00 (-0.95%). NY sugar prices are higher today due to the weak dollar, but London sugar is trading lower. Higher global sugar production is weighing on sugar...Glass jar and bowl with

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Rich Asplund on 01/26/2026

Cocoa Prices Rebound as West African Producers Hold Back Supplies

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +134 (+3.19%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +73 (+2.43%). Cocoa prices have rebounded higher today, after the 2-week plunge pushed NY cocoa last Friday down to a 2-year nearest-futures low and London cocoa down to a...Bar of chocolate by Karand

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Rich Asplund on 01/26/2026

Coffee Prices Gain as the Dollar Extends Its Slump

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +5.90 (+1.68%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is up +65 (+1.57%). Coffee prices are seeing support again today as the dollar index fell sharply by another -0.6% to a new 4-month low. The recent plunge in the dollar has been...Beans and filled cups o

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Austin Schroeder on 01/26/2026

Cotton Falling on Monday Morning

Cotton prices are down 29 to 73 points on Monday morning. Futures were steady to 7 points lower in the front months on Friday, as March was 85 points lower last week. Crude oil futures were up $1.95 per barrel at $61.31. The US dollar index was down $0.871 to...Cotton via Jeff Hutcheson via Unsplash

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Austin Schroeder on 01/23/2026

Cotton Slips Lower into the Friday Close

Cotton futures were steady to 7 points lower in the front months on Friday, as March was 85 points lower this week. Crude oil futures were up $1.95 per barrel at $61.31. The US dollar index was down $0.871 to $97.305. USDA Export Sales data showed 412,457 RB of cotton...Cotton via Jeff Hutcheson vi

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Rich Asplund on 01/23/2026

Sugar Prices Slide on Abundant Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed down -0.23 (-1.54%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -7.00 (-1.64%). Higher global sugar production is weighing on prices. On Wednesday, Unica reported that Brazil's cumulative 2025-26 Center-South sugar output through Decembe

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Rich Asplund on 01/23/2026

Cocoa Prices in Full Retreat on Slack Demand and Ample Supplies

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Friday closed down -268 (-6.00%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -206 (-6.41%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week-long plunge on Friday, with NY cocoa posting a 2-year nearest-futures low and London cocoa posting a 2.25-year nearest-futures low. De

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Rich Asplund on 01/23/2026

Coffee Prices Gain as the Dollar Slumps

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Friday closed up +3.20 (+0.92%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26) closed up +116 (+2.88%). Coffee prices settled higher on Friday, with robusta posting a 1.5-month high. Friday's slump in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 3.5-month low prompted short covering in most

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Austin Schroeder on 01/23/2026

Cotton Posting Midday Gains as USDA Reports Marketing Year High in Export Business

Cotton prices are up 6 to 10 points so far at Friday’s midday. Crude oil futures are up$1.79 per barrel at $61.18. The US dollar index is down $0.584 to $97.595. USDA Export Sales data showed 412,457 RB of cotton sold in the week ending on January 15, a marketing...Closeup of cotton plant via bobby

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Rich Asplund on 01/23/2026

Higher Global Sugar Output Weighs on Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.22 (-1.47%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -6.90 (-1.57%). Higher global sugar production is weighing on prices. On Wednesday, Unica reported that Brazil's cumulative 2025-26 Center-South sugar output through December rose by +0

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Rich Asplund on 01/23/2026

Cocoa Prices Plunge Amid Weak Demand and Ample Supplies

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -276 (-6.184%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -211 (-6.57%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week-long plunge today, with NY cocoa posting a 2-year nearest-futures low and London cocoa posting a 2.25-year nearest-futures low. Demand concerns a

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