Austin Schroeder on 07/17/2026

Cotton Extending Losses to Friday AM Trade

Cotton price action is down 95 to 105 points so far on Friday morning. Futures fell into the Thursday close, posting session losses of 223 to 287 points at the final bell. Crude oil was up a modest 14 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.251. Export...Cotton Fabric with texture by Kwangmo

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Austin Schroeder on 07/17/2026

Cotton Falls Back on Thursday

Cotton futures closed the Thursday session with losses of 223 to 287 points at the final bell. Crude oil was up a modest 14 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.251. Export Sales data showed 34,360 RB of cotton sold for 2025/26 in the week of July...Cotton field by William Dunn via iStock

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Andrew Hecht on 07/16/2026

Why are World Sugar Futures Stuck in Neutral?

World sugar futures on the Intercontinental Exchange have traded in a narrow range of 13.34 to 16.10 cents per pound in 2026. While sugar is consolidating, it has made higher lows since mid-February but lower highs since late March.Sugar cube pyramid by Artefacti via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 07/16/2026

Sugar Prices Retreat as India’s Monsoon Rains Improve

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.41 (-2.76%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -6.20 (-1.35%). Sugar prices extended this week’s sharp losses on Thursday and fell to 2.5-week lows. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains is weighing on sugar..

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Rich Asplund on 07/16/2026

Cocoa Prices Sink on Tepid European Cocoa Demand

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Thursday closed down -521 (-8.86%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -385 (-8.82%). Cocoa prices plummeted on Thursday to 1.5-week lows. Signs of weak global demand hammed cocoa prices on Thursday after the European Cocoa Association reported

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Rich Asplund on 07/16/2026

Strength in Brazil’s Coffee Exports Slams Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Thursday closed down -14.15 (-4.33%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -114 (-2.91%). Coffee prices settled sharply lower on Thursday, with arabica sliding to a 1-week low. Strength in Brazil’s coffee exports weighed on prices on Thursday aft

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Austin Schroeder on 07/16/2026

Cotton Sharply Lower on Thursday, Rejecting 80 Cent Mark

At midday on Thursday, cotton futures prices are back down 260 to 396 points from the Wednesday close. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts up 24 to 96 points. Crude oil is was up a modest 10 to 15 cents per barrel late morning, with the US dollar index...Cotton on dry branch by Mari

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Rich Asplund on 07/16/2026

Improvement in Indian Monsoon Rains Hammers Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.36 (-2.42%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -6.40 (-1.39%). Sugar prices extended this week’s sharp losses today and fell to 2.5-week lows. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains is weighing on sugar prices. India’s...Ma

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Rich Asplund on 07/16/2026

Cocoa Prices Slump as European Cocoa Demand Plunges

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -532 (-9.04%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -405 (-9.28%). Cocoa prices plummeted today to 1.5-week lows. Signs of weak global demand are undercutting cocoa prices today after the European Cocoa Association reported that Q2 Europea

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Rich Asplund on 07/16/2026

Coffee Prices Tumble as Brazil’s Coffee Exports Rebound

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -13.60 (-4.16%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -116 (-2.97%). Coffee prices are moving sharply lower today, with arabica sliding to a 1-week low. Strength in Brazil’s coffee exports is weighing on prices today after Cecafe reported

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Austin Schroeder on 07/16/2026

Cotton Rally Pushes Prices Higher on Wednesday

Cotton prices action is back down 111 to 122 points so far on Thursday morning. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts up 24 to 96 points at the final bell. Crude oil was up 90 cents on the day with the US dollar index up $0.356. Parts of Central...Cotton Fabric with texture by Kwangmoo

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Austin Schroeder on 07/16/2026

Cotton Rally Pushes Prices Higher on Wednesday

Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts up 24 to 96 points at the final bell. Crude oil was up 90 cents on the day with the US dollar index up $0.356. Parts of Central Texas are looking at 1 to 3 inches precip in the next week, with...Cotton on branches by Marina Fedorova via iSto

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Rich Asplund on 07/15/2026

Sugar Prices Slip as Monsoon Rains Improve in India

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.03 (-0.20%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -14.20 (-3.06%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, with London sugar falling to a 2.5-week low. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains is weighing on sugar...Pac

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Rich Asplund on 07/15/2026

Cocoa Prices Edge Higher Ahead of Q2 Cocoa Grindings Reports

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +77 (+1.33%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +34 (+0.79%). Cocoa prices settled higher on Wednesday as they consolidated below last week’s significant highs. Gains in London cocoa were limited on Wednesday due to the streng

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Rich Asplund on 07/15/2026

Coffee Prices Climb on Brazilian Real Strength

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.65 (+0.20%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +62 (+1.61%). Coffee prices settled higher on Wednesday amid a stronger Brazilian real (^USDBRL ). The real climbed to a 4-week high against the dollar on Wednesday, discoura

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Austin Schroeder on 07/15/2026

Cotton Rallying on Wednesday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts up 133 to 163 points at midday. Crude oil was up down 10 cents on the day with the US dollar index was up $0.281. Parts of Central Texas are looking at 1 to 3 inches precip in the next week, with the panhandle...Multicolored cotton fabric by Bruno via Pixaba

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Rich Asplund on 07/15/2026

Improved Indian Monsoon Rains Weigh on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.34%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -15.00 (-3.24%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, with London sugar falling to a 2.5-week low. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains is weighing on sugar prices....Sugar crys

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Rich Asplund on 07/15/2026

Cocoa Prices Consolidate Last Week’s Rally

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +77 (+1.33%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +25 (+0.58%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today as they consolidate below last week’s significant highs. Gains in London cocoa are limited due to the strength of the British...Cocoa by Ha11

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Rich Asplund on 07/15/2026

Brazilian Real Strength Lifts Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +2.40 (+0.74%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +69 (+1.79%). Coffee prices are moving higher today amid strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ). The real climbed to a 4-week high against the dollar today, discouraging export sales fro

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Austin Schroeder on 07/15/2026

Cotton Bouncing Higher on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is 14 to 26 points gains on Wednesday morning. Futures ended Tuesday on a weaker noted despite a midday bounce, with contracts down 23 to 74 points on the session. Crude oil was up $1.69 on the day with the US dollar index was up $0.325. Monday...Cotton on branches by Marina Fedo

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