Rich Asplund on 07/21/2026

Cocoa Prices Consolidate Above Last Week’s Lows

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +90 (+1.63%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +74 (+1.81%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today amid some short covering as they consolidate above last week’s lows. Last Thursday, cocoa prices tumbled to 2-week lows on concerns...Cacao b

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Rich Asplund on 07/21/2026

Arabica Coffee Advances as Brazil Rains Threaten to Delay the Coffee Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +2.15 (+0.66%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -45 (-1.16%). Coffee prices are mixed today. Arabica coffee is climbing today amid forecasts for rains later this week in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions, which could further delay the h

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Austin Schroeder on 07/21/2026

Cotton Posting Tuesday Morning Strength

Cotton price action early on Tuesday is 60 to 95 points higher on Tuesday morning. Futures were up 9 to 37 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was up another 65 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.209. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 73% of...Cotton grass by Christ

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Austin Schroeder on 07/21/2026

Cotton Holds onto Gains on Monday

Cotton futures were up 9 to 37 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was up another 65 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.209. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 73% of the US cotton crop squared as of Sunday, 1% ahead of normal. The crop...Cotton field with closeup by

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Rich Asplund on 07/20/2026

Sugar Prices Consolidate Recent Losses

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Monday closed down -0.01 (-0.13%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -2.70 (-0.57%). Sugar prices posted modest losses on Monday as they consolidated above last Thursday’s 3-week low. Prices fell to that 3-week low amid an improvement.

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Rich Asplund on 07/20/2026

Cocoa Prices Pressured by Dollar Strength and Rising ICE Inventories

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Monday closed down -13 (-0.23%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +1 (+0.02%). Cocoa prices were under modest pressure on Monday amid a stronger dollar, which weighed on most commodities. Also, rising cocoa inventories are bearish for prices af

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Rich Asplund on 07/20/2026

Delays to Brazil’s Harvest Push Coffee Prices Higher

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Monday closed up +4.25 (+1.33%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +7 (+0.18%). Coffee prices moved higher on Monday amid a delay in Brazil’s coffee harvest. Last Friday, Safras & Mercado reported that Brazil’s 2026/27 coffee harvest is 64% com

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Austin Schroeder on 07/20/2026

Cotton Holding Higher at Monday’s Midday

Cotton futures are up 34 to 63 points so at Monday’s midday. Crude oil is up another 24 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.239. Friday afternoon’s Commitment of Traders report showed managed money spec funds in cotton futures and options adding another 10,578 contracts to their...Closeu

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Rich Asplund on 07/20/2026

Sugar Prices Slip on Dollar Strength and Crude Oil Weakness

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.02 (-0.13%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -3.00 (-0.64%). Sugar prices are slipping today amid dollar strength and weakness in crude oil. The stronger dollar is bearish for most commodities, and weakness in crude...Sugar

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Rich Asplund on 07/20/2026

Dollar Strength Weighs on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) is down -14 (-0.25%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -1 (-0.02%). Cocoa prices are under slight pressure today amid a stronger dollar, which is weighing on most commodities. settled sharply higher on Friday as short covering emerged after North...B

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Rich Asplund on 07/20/2026

Coffee Prices Supported by Delay of Brazil’s Coffee Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +3.90 (+1.22%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +4 (+0.10%). Coffee prices are moving higher today amid a delay in Brazil’s coffee harvest. Last Friday, Safras & Mercado reported that Brazil’s 2026/27 coffee harvest is 64% complete as of

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Austin Schroeder on 07/20/2026

Cotton Rallying Back on Monday Morning

Cotton price action is up 130 to 145 points so far on Monday AM trade. Futures saw weakness extend to Friday, with contracts closing down 62 to 89 points on the day, with December down 291 points last week. Crude oil was up another $3.50 per barrel, with the US...Rolls of cotton thread by Marina Erm

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Austin Schroeder on 07/17/2026

Cotton Futures Fade into the Weekend

Cotton futures saw weakness extend to Friday, with contracts closing down 62 to 89 points on the day, with December down 291 points this week. Crude oil was up another $3.50 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.011. Friday afternoon’s Commitment of Traders report showed managed money spec...Cot

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Rich Asplund on 07/17/2026

Sugar Prices Benefit from Surging Crude Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Friday closed up +0.39 (+2.70%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +15.30 (+3.37%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Friday, with London sugar posting a 1-week high. Soaring crude oil prices on Friday spurred short covering in...Pa

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Rich Asplund on 07/17/2026

Unexpected Strength in North American Cocoa Demand Boosts Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Friday closed up +171 (+3.19%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +118 (+2.97%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Friday as short covering emerged after North American Q2 cocoa grindings unexpectedly increased. The National Confectioners A

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Rich Asplund on 07/17/2026

Coffee Prices Jump on Slow Pace of Brazil Coffee Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Friday closed up +7.70 (+2.46%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +80 (+2.11%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Friday amid a delay in Brazil’s coffee harvest. Safras & Mercado reported on Friday that Brazil’s 2026/27 coffee harvest is

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Austin Schroeder on 07/17/2026

Cotton Slipping Lower on Friday

Cotton futures are pulling off the early Friday losses with contracts down 11 to 40 points across most contracts at midday. Crude oil is up another $3.07 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.016. Export Sales data shows old crop cotton commitments at 11.951 million RB as of...Cotton field with

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Rich Asplund on 07/17/2026

Surging Crude Oil Lifts Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.47 (+3.25%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +16.70 (+3.67%). Sugar prices are moving sharply higher today, with London sugar posting a 1-week high. Soaring crude oil prices today have spurred short covering in sugar...Ethanol

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Rich Asplund on 07/17/2026

Cocoa Prices Rebound on Strong North American Cocoa Demand

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +183 (+3.41%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +124 (+3.12%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today as short covering emerged after North American Q2 cocoa grindings unexpectedly increased. The National Confectioners Association reported

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