Austin Schroeder on 06/25/2026

Cotton Posting Thursday Midday Gains

Cotton futures are trading with most contracts 50 to 85 points higher, as nearby July is down 187 points. Crude oil is down another $1.09 /bbl to $71.43. The US dollar index is back down $0.226 higher at $101.165. USDA’s Export Sales report from this morning showed 83,864 RB of...Cotton Fabric with

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Rich Asplund on 06/25/2026

Sugar Prices Consolidate This Week’s Losses

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.01 (+0.07%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -0.80 (-0.18%). Sugar prices are little changed today as they consolidate above Monday’s 2-month lows. On Monday, NY sugar fell to a 2-month low as the reopening...Harvested sugar cane by

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Rich Asplund on 06/25/2026

West African Crop Concerns Push Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +257 (+5.17%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +158 (+4.23%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week rally today, surging to 5.5-month highs. Concerns about the upcoming West African cocoa crop are pushing prices sharply higher. Heavy rains in.

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Rich Asplund on 06/25/2026

Coffee Prices Supported by Delayed Brazil Coffee Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -2.55 (-0.92%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +57 (+1.58%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with robusta up sharply at a 4-month high. Arabica coffee is lower today as prices consolidate below Wednesday’s 6-week high. Renewed rains i

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Austin Schroeder on 06/25/2026

Cotton Showing Early Thursday Gains

Cotton prices are up 80 to 90 point on Thursday morning. Futures posted midweek losses of 187 to 247 points across the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil was down another $3.34/bbl to $69.87. The US dollar index was another $0.147 higher at $101.320. The Seam reported 88 bales sold...Cotton grass

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Austin Schroeder on 06/25/2026

Cotton Faces Losses on the Wednesday Session

Cotton futures posted midweek losses of 187 to 247 points across the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil was down another $3.34/bbl to $69.87. The US dollar index was another $0.147 higher at $101.320. The Seam reported 88 bales sold on June 23 at an average price of 72.15 cents....Cotton yarn via

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Rich Asplund on 06/24/2026

Sugar Prices Supported by Weak Monsoon Rains in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed unchanged, and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +3.20 (+0.73%). Sugar prices found support on Wednesday amid concerns that weak monsoon rains in India will lower sugar yields and reduce the country’s sugarcane harvest, the world’s.

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Rich Asplund on 06/24/2026

Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher on Excessive Ivory Coast Rain

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +328 (+7.06%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +246 (+7.05%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week rally on Wednesday, soaring to 5-month highs. Cocoa prices are supported by heavy rains in the Ivory Coast, which have flooded...

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Rich Asplund on 06/24/2026

Delayed Brazil Harvest and Tight Inventories Underpin Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +1.24 (+0.45%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +127 (+3.55%). Coffee prices extended their two-week-long rally on Wednesday and posted 6-week highs. Renewed rains in Brazil are delaying the country’s coffee harvest and pushing

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Austin Schroeder on 06/24/2026

Cotton Falling Lower on Wednesday

Cotton futures are trading with midweek losses of 146 to 190 points so far on Wednesday. Crude oil is down another $2.61/bbl to $70.60. The US dollar index is another $0.172 higher at $101.345. The Seam reported 88 bales sold on June 23 at an average price of 72.15 cents....Cotton on branches by Mar

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Rich Asplund on 06/24/2026

Weak India Monsoon Rains Lift Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.05 (+0.37%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +2.70 (+0.61%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on concerns that weak monsoon rains in India will lower sugar yields and reduce the country’s sugarcane harvest, the...Harvested sugar ca

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Rich Asplund on 06/24/2026

Cocoa Prices Soar on Global Supply Concerns

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +337 (+7.26%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +239 (+6.85%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week rally today, soaring to 5-month highs. Cocoa prices are supported by heavy rains in the Ivory Coast, which have flooded roads and...Cocoa by Ha1

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Rich Asplund on 06/24/2026

Coffee Prices Climb on Wet Brazilian Weather and Tight ICE Inventories

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +1.40 (+0.51%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +73 (+2.04%). Coffee prices extended their two-week-long rally today, with arabica posting a 6-week high. Renewed rains in Brazil are delaying the country’s coffee harvest and pushing arabica pr

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Austin Schroeder on 06/24/2026

Cotton Trading Mostly Lower Early on Wednesday

Cotton prices are down 70 to 97 points on Wednesday, with front month July up 65 points. Futures saw sharp front month losses of 125 to 148 points in the old crop, with other contracts down 12 to 87 points. Crude oil was down another 81 cents/bbl to $73.19. The...Closeup of cotton plant via bobbycri

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Austin Schroeder on 06/23/2026

Cotton Faces Modest Pressure on Tuesday

Cotton futures saw sharp front month losses of 125 to 148 points in the old crop, with other contracts down 12 to 87 points. Crude oil was down another 81 cents/bbl to $73.19. The US dollar index is up another $0.391 at $101.165. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 92% of...Cotton bunches by Ti

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Sugar Prices Finish Higher on Mild Short Covering

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.07 (+0.52%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +0.70 (+0.16%). Sugar prices settled higher on Tuesday amid some mild short covering as prices consolidate recent losses. On Monday, NY sugar fell to a 2-month...Packets of whit

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Cocoa Prices Supported by Heavy Rains in the Ivory Coast

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +20 (+0.44%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +23 (+0.66%). Cocoa prices added to Monday’s sharp rally on Tuesday and posted fresh 6-week highs. Cocoa prices are supported by heavy rains in the Ivory Coast, which...Bar of chocolate by

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Arabica Coffee Prices Surge as Brazil Rains Disrupt the Coffee Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +8.95 (+3.35%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed down -9 (-0.25%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with arabica rallying sharply to a 6-week high. Renewed rains in Brazil are delaying the country’s coffee harvest and pushing

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Austin Schroeder on 06/23/2026

Cotton Falling on Tuesday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 100 to 253 points lower at the midday portion of the session. Crude oil is down another 66 cents/bbl to $73.18. The US dollar index is up another $0.396 at $101.190. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 92% of the US cotton crop planted as...Cotton yarn

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Rich Asplund on 06/23/2026

Sugar Prices Consolidate Recent Losses

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.09 (+0.67%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.90 (+0.20%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on some mild short covering as prices consolidate recent losses. On Monday, NY sugar fell to a 2-month low...Sugar cube pyramid by Artef

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