Austin Schroeder on 07/22/2026

Cotton Posting Midday Wednesday Gains

Cotton futures are trading with gains of 44 to 100 points so far on the Wednesday session. Crude oil is up another $2.06 per barrel, with the US dollar index down 0.036. The Cotlook A Index was up 35 points on 7/20 at 88.00 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were...Cotton plant closeup by Esin Deniz

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Rich Asplund on 07/22/2026

Sugar Prices Tumble as India’s Monsoon Rains Improve

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.19 (-1.28%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -5.20 (-1.11%). Sugar prices are under pressure today as India’s monsoon rains continue to improve. India’s Meteorological Department reported today that India’s cumulative monso

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Rich Asplund on 07/22/2026

Demand Concerns and Ample Supplies Weigh on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -320 (-5.71%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -232 (-5.56%). Cocoa prices plunged to fresh 2-month lows today amid signs of tepid global cocoa demand and ample supplies. The European Cocoa Association reported last Thursday that Q2..

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Rich Asplund on 07/22/2026

Coffee Prices Ease on the Outlook for Brazil’s Coffee Harvest to Accelerate

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -7.65 (-2.38%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -62 (-1.62%). Coffee prices are retreating today, with robusta falling to a 2-week low. Coffee prices are under pressure on the outlook for dry conditions in Brazil’s coffee-growing reg

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Austin Schroeder on 07/22/2026

Cotton Firming Higher on Wednesday Morning

Cotton prices are trading with 25 to 30 point gains to start the Wednesday session. Futures rallied on Tuesday, with contracts 145 to 159 points higher at the close. Crude oil was up another $1.76 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.254. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 73%...Cotton bun

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Austin Schroeder on 07/21/2026

Cotton Rallies on Tuesday

Cotton futures rallied on Tuesday, with contracts 145 to 159 points higher at the close. Crude oil was up another $1.76 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.254. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 73% of the US cotton crop squared as of Sunday, 1% ahead of normal. The...Cotton field by Jim

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Rich Asplund on 07/21/2026

Sugar Prices Settle Higher on Crude Oil Strength

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.06 (+0.40%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +2.10 (+0.45%). Sugar prices settled higher on Tuesday, supported by crude oil's strength. WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) rose more than +2% on Tuesday to a...Sugar cube pyramid

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Rich Asplund on 07/21/2026

Short Covering Lifts Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +87 (+1.58%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +76 (+1.86%). Cocoa prices settled higher on Tuesday amid some short covering as they consolidate above last week’s lows. Last Thursday, cocoa prices tumbled to 2-week lows on...C

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Rich Asplund on 07/21/2026

Coffee Prices Erase Early Gains on Forecasts for Dry Weather in Brazil

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -2.45 (-0.75%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -66 (-1.70%). Coffee prices gave up an early advance on Tuesday and settled lower after updated weather forecasts took out the rain chances this week in Brazil’s coffee-grow

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Austin Schroeder on 07/21/2026

Cotton Rallying on Tuesday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 140 to 147 points higher. Futures were up 9 to 37 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil is up another $1.78 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.159. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 73% of the US cotton crop squared...Cotton field by

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Rich Asplund on 07/21/2026

Rising Crude Oil Prices Support Sugar

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.15 (+1.01%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +3.70 (+0.79%). Sugar prices are climbing today, supported by crude oil's strength. WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) is up more than +2% today at a 5-week high,...E85 pump by Carolina K Smith

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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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