Austin Schroeder on 10/15/2026

Cotton Posting Thursday AM Weakness

Cotton price action is down 15 to 23 points so far on Thursday. Futures closed the midweek session, with contracts up 15 to 21 points in the front months and down 2 to 35 in the deferreds. Crude oil was up $1.03 per barrel on the session, with the US...Cotton field by Jim Black via Pixabay

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Austin Schroeder on 10/14/2026

Cotton Slips to Close Mixed on Wednesday

Cotton futures closed the midweek session, with contracts up 15 to 21 points in the front months and down 2 to 35 in the deferreds. Crude oil was up $1.03 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.326 higher. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 82% of...Cotton on dry branch by Marian

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Rich Asplund on 10/14/2026

Sugar Prices Fall on Long Liquidation Pressures

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed down -0.27 (-1.28%) on Wednesday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -7.00 (-1.25%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Wednesday and moved sharply lower after a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a...Many sugar cubes in pile

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Rich Asplund on 10/14/2026

Cocoa Prices Edge Higher on Demand Strength

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +2 (+0.03%) on Wednesday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed up +25 (+0.58%). Cocoa prices extended this week’s rally on Wednesday, with NY cocoa posting a 1-month high and London cocoa a 6-week high. Stronger cocoa demand is bullish...Bar of c

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Rich Asplund on 10/14/2026

Supply Risks Boost Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +5.35 (+1.83%) on Wednesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed up +24 (+0.69%). Coffee prices moved higher on Wednesday on supply concerns. Last Friday, Colombia’s Coffee Federation reported that 2025/26 Colombia coffee production (Oct-Sep) f

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Austin Schroeder on 10/14/2026

Cotton Off the Morning Highs, but Still Higher at Wednesday’s Midday

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 40 to 46 points across the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil is up $1.68 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.626 higher. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 82% of the US cotton crop with bolls opening...Rolls of cotton fabric

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Rich Asplund on 10/14/2026

Sugar Prices Erase Early Gains on Dollar Strength

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is down -0.11 (-0.52%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is down -3.90 (-0.69%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower after a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 1.5-year high spurred...Sugar crystals under magnificati

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Rich Asplund on 10/14/2026

Signs of Stronger Demand Support Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +0.12 (+0.21%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +31 (+0.72%). Cocoa prices extended this week’s rally today, with NY cocoa posting a 1-month high and London cocoa a 6-week high. Signs of strength in cocoa demand are...Chocolate cocoa choppe

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Rich Asplund on 10/14/2026

Concerns Over Tight Supplies Boost Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is up +7.00 (+2.39%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is up +34 (+0.98%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today on supply concerns. Last Friday, Colombia’s Coffee Federation reported that 2025/26 Colombia coffee production (Oct-Sep) fell -15% y/y to

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Austin Schroeder on 10/14/2026

Cotton Rallying on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is up 109 to 120 points on Wednesday morning. Futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 9 points lower to 6 points higher. Crude oil was up $1.05 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.375 lower. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 82%...Multicolored co

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Austin Schroeder on 10/14/2026

Cotton Posts Mixed Trade on Tuesday

Cotton futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 9 points lower to 6 points higher. Crude oil was up $1.05 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.375 lower. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 82% of the US cotton crop with bolls opening as of Sunday....Cotton field with c

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Walsh Trading on 10/13/2026

Positioning for the Next Grain Move - Pure Hedge

Bottom line: Corn’s the clearest short, soybeans the relative survivor. Time to talk hedges that stretch into ’27.Candle stick graph chart with indicator by Vintage Tone via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 10/13/2026

Sugar Prices Boosted by Brazil Rains

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed up +0.26 (+1.25%) on Tuesday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +1.20 (+0.21%). Sugar prices settled higher on Tuesday, just below last week’s significant highs. Last Wednesday, NY sugar climbed to a 19-month nearest-futures high and

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Rich Asplund on 10/13/2026

Cocoa Prices Settle Higher on Ivory Coast Harvest Delays

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +0.57 (+1.00%) on Tuesday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed up +13 (+0.30%). Cocoa prices moved higher on Tuesday, with NY cocoa posting a 1-month high and London cocoa a 6-week high. Reports that heavy rains in the Ivory...Cacao beans by Gate

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Rich Asplund on 10/13/2026

Arabica Coffee Prices Finish Higher on Supply Concerns

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +2.10 (+0.72%) on Tuesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -19 (-0.55%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Tuesday. Tight coffee supplies from Colombia, the world’s second-largest arabica producer, are supporting arabica coffee prices. L

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Austin Schroeder on 10/13/2026

Cotton Trade Holding Steady at Midday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts down 7 points to 2 points higher at midday. Crude oil is up 64 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.320 lower. The Seam reported 836 bales sold on Monday, at an average of 77.22 cents/lb. The Cotlook A index...Rolls of cotton fabric by hano

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Rich Asplund on 10/13/2026

Sugar Prices Climb as Brazil Rains Disrupt Cane Crushing

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.21 (+1.01%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +1.20 (+0.21%). Sugar prices are moving higher today and are just below last week’s significant highs. Last Wednesday, NY sugar climbed to a 19-month nearest-futures high and...Sieve

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Rich Asplund on 10/13/2026

Ivory Coast Harvest Delays Boost Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +0.66 (+1.16%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +15 (+0.35%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today, with NY cocoa posting a 1-month high and London cocoa posting a 6-week high. Reports that heavy rains in the Ivory...Cocoa by Ha11ok via Pix

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Rich Asplund on 10/13/2026

Arabica Coffee Gains on Tighter Supplies

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is up +2.20 (+0.76%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -13 (-0.37%). Coffee prices are mixed today. Signs of tight coffee supplies from Colombia, the world’s second-largest arabica producer, support coffee prices. Last Friday, Colombia’s Coffe

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