Austin Schroeder on 12/15/2025

Cotton Holds on for Monday Gains

Cotton futures were up 10 to 16 points in the front months at the Monday close. Crude oil futures were 79 cents lower per barrel at $56.65, with the US dollar index $0.093 lower to $98.300. CFTC data indicated spec funds increasing their net short position by 3,756 contracts to...Cotton on dry branc

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Rich Asplund on 12/15/2025

Sugar Prices Pressured as India Boosts Sugar Production and Crude Oil Declines

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed down -0.15 (-0.99%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.00 (-0.70%). Sugar prices settled lower on Monday due to higher Indian sugar output and a slide in crude oil prices. The India Sugar Mill Association...Sugar cube pyra

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Rich Asplund on 12/15/2025

Cocoa Prices Sharply Lower on Favorable Weather in West Africa

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Monday closed down -403 (-6.42%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -321 (-7.05%). Cocoa prices sank on Monday as rains in West Africa and a delay in the seasonal Harmattan winds have benefitted cocoa crops, sparking long liquidation in...Cacao by Ally

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Rich Asplund on 12/15/2025

Coffee Prices Sink as Rain in Brazil Eases Crop Development Concerns

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Monday closed down -9.00 (-2.44%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -80 (-1.94%). Coffee prices extended last Friday's plunge on Monday, with arabica falling to a 3-week low and robusta sliding to a 4-month low. Ample rains in Brazil have eased...

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Austin Schroeder on 12/15/2025

Cotton Holding onto Monday Gains

Cotton futures are showing slight 15 to 17 point gains across most contracts on Monday’s midday. Crude oil futures are 80 cents lower per barrel at $56.69, with the US dollar index $0.074 to $98.320. Export Sales data from this morning showed 148,396 RB in cotton sales for the week...Cotton field by

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Rich Asplund on 12/15/2025

Sugar Prices Decline on Higher Indian Production and Weakness in Crude

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.16 (-1.06%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -3.20 (-0.75%). Sugar prices are falling today amid higher Indian sugar output and a slide in crude oil prices. The India Sugar Mill Association (ISMA) reported today...Many sugar cu

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Rich Asplund on 12/15/2025

Cocoa Prices Plummet on Beneficial Weather in West Africa

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -429 (-6.83%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -321 (-7.05%). Cocoa prices are sinking today as rains in West Africa and a delay in the seasonal Harmattan winds have been beneficial to cocoa crops, sparking long liquidation...Cocoa by Publ

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Rich Asplund on 12/15/2025

Rain in Brazil Eases Crop Development Concerns and Hammers Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -8.65 (-2.34%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is down -88 (-2.13%). Coffee prices extended last Friday's plunge today, with arabica falling to a 3-week low and robusta sliding to a 4-month low. Ample rains in Brazil have eased concerns over...Cu

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Austin Schroeder on 12/15/2025

Cotton Rallying Early on Monday

Cotton prices are up 45 to 50 points on Monday morning. Futures closed the Friday session with contracts down 10 to 15 points across most front months, as March was down 10 points on the week. Crude oil futures were down 9 cents per barrel at $57.51, with the US...Closeup of cotton plant via bobbycr

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Darren Carlat on 12/13/2025

Cocoa Update: Index Buying Has Begun — But the Big Wave Is Still Ahead

Cocoa has already surged 10.2% as traders begin front-running January’s massive index-rebalancing flows, yet an estimated 36,000 contracts—roughly 30% of open interest—still need to be purchased by passive funds.Chocolate cocoa chopped on table by Simone_ph via Pixabay

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Austin Schroeder on 12/13/2025

Cotton Closes the Week with Weakness

Cotton futures closed the Friday session with contracts down 10 to 15 points across most front months, as March was down 10 points on the week. Crude oil futures were down 9 cents per barrel at $57.51, with the US dollar index $0.061 to $98.405. A delayed CFTC report showed...Cotton field with drone

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Rich Asplund on 12/12/2025

Sugar Prices Climb as the Brazilian Real Strengthens

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed up +0.25 (+1.68%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +5.20 (+1.23%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Friday, with NY sugar posting a 2-week high and London sugar posting a 1-week high. Friday's rally in...Raspberry on sp

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Rich Asplund on 12/12/2025

Cocoa Prices Settle Mixed on Currency Fluctuations

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Friday closed down -9 (-0.14%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +58 (+1.29%). Cocoa prices settled mixed on Friday, consolidating this week's gains. NY cocoa was under pressure Friday due to a stronger dollar (DXY00 ), while London cocoa...Chocolate s

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Rich Asplund on 12/12/2025

Coffee Prices Retreat on the Outlook for Ample Supplies

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Friday closed down -6.90 (-1.83%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -84 (-2.00%). Coffee prices fell sharply on Friday, with robusta posting a 2.5-month low. The outlook for ample coffee supplies is weighing on prices. Last Thursday, Conab, Brazi

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Austin Schroeder on 12/12/2025

Cotton Slipping at Friday’s Midday

Cotton futures are back to slightly weaker trade on Friday, with contracts down 2 to 5 points in the nearbys. Crude oil futures are up 5 cents per barrel at $57.64, with the US dollar index $0.21 lower to $98.365. Thursday’s online auction from The Seam showed sales of 13,615...Rolls of cotton thre

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Rich Asplund on 12/12/2025

Brazilian Real Strength Spurs Short Covering in Sugar Futures

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.22 (+1.48%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +4.30 (+1.01%). Sugar prices are moving sharply higher today, with NY sugar posting a 2-week high and London sugar posting a 1-week high. Today's rally in the...Sugar crystals under magn

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Rich Asplund on 12/12/2025

Cocoa Prices Consolidate Recent Gains

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +7 (+0.11%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +68 (+0.51%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today, consolidating this week's gains. Cocoa prices rallied sharply over the past two weeks to 5-week highs on Thursday amid a tightening...Cocoa by Publi

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Rich Asplund on 12/12/2025

Coffee Prices Slip as Supply Concerns Ease

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -7.50 (-1.99%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is down -78 (-1.85%). Coffee prices are sharply lower today, with robusta falling to a 2.5-month low. The outlook for ample coffee supplies is weighing on prices. Last Thursday, Conab, Brazil's crop

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Andrew Hecht on 12/12/2025

Will Cocoa Remain Above the Critical Long-Term Technical Support?

After reaching a record high of $12,931 per ton in December 2024, nearby ICE cocoa futures prices have more than halved, trading around the $5,500 level in late 2025. Cocoa remains in a bearish trend in December 2025, but the price remains elevated compared to the pre-2024 levels.Bar of chocolate by

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