Austin Schroeder on 07/31/2026

Cotton Rallies on Thursday

Cotton futures were 81 to 139 points in the green at Thursday’s close. Crude oil was back down just 50 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index falling 0.914. Export Sales data showed 29,719 RB of cotton sold for 2025/26 in the week of July 23. That was a...Cotton yarn via Kelly Sikkema via Unspl

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Rich Asplund on 07/30/2026

Stronger Monsoon Rains in India Weigh on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.07 (-0.48%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -1.70 (-0.37%). Sugar prices moved lower on Thursday, with NY sugar matching a 1-month low posted earlier this month. Sugar prices are under pressure amid the...Harv

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Rich Asplund on 07/30/2026

Cocoa Prices Pressured as Supply Concerns Ease

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) closed down -73 (-1.41%) on Thursday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -92 (-2.33%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Thursday and are just above Tuesday’s 3.5-week lows. Cocoa prices have been under pressure over the past two weeks and posted...Co

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Rich Asplund on 07/30/2026

Arabica Coffee Prices Slide on Dry Weather Forecasts for Brazil

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed down -2.75 (-0.84%) on Thursday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +7 (+0.19%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Thursday. Arabica coffee retreated on Thursday amid forecasts for mostly dry weather in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions over the

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Austin Schroeder on 07/30/2026

Cotton Rallying on Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 125 to 188 point in the green at Thursday’s midday. Crude oil is back down just 38 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index falling 0.879. Export Sales data showed 29,719 RB of cotton sold for 2025/26 in the week of July 23....Cotton field by Jim Black vi

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Rich Asplund on 07/30/2026

Sugar Prices Fall on the Prospects of Higher Indian Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.06 (-0.41%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -1.70 (-0.37%). Sugar prices are under pressure today, with NY sugar matching a 1-month low posted earlier this month. Sugar prices are under pressure amid the prospects...Sugar c

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Rich Asplund on 07/30/2026

Ample Global Supplies Undercut Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -78 (-1.50%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -95 (-2.43%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today and are just above Tuesday’s 3.5-week lows. Cocoa prices have been under pressure over the past two weeks and posted 3.5-week...Chocolate

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Rich Asplund on 07/30/2026

Dry Weather Forecast for Brazil Weighs on Arabica Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -0.40 (-0.12%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +29 (+0.77%). Coffee prices are mixed today. Arabica coffee is under pressure today on forecasts for mostly dry weather in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions over the next week, which should

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Austin Schroeder on 07/30/2026

Cotton Rallying Back on Thursday Morning

Cotton prices are up 78 to 123 points early on Thursday. Futures were weaker on Wednesday, with contracts 67 to 119 points lower. Crude oil was back up $5.34 per barrel, with the US dollar index was 0.586. The Fed left rates unchanged on Wednesday’s announcement. The next 7 days...Harvesting cotton

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Austin Schroeder on 07/30/2026

Cotton Falls on Wednesday

Cotton futures were weaker on Wednesday, with contracts 67 to 119 points lower. Crude oil was back up $5.34 per barrel, with the US dollar index was 0.586. The Fed left rates unchanged on Wednesday’s announcement. The next 7 days looks for a drier forecast in TX, with the delta...Cotton on dry bran

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Rich Asplund on 07/29/2026

Improving Indian Monsoon Rains Weigh on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.05 (-0.34%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +1.60 (+0.35). Sugar prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with NY sugar falling to a 1.5-week low. Sugar prices are under pressure amid the prospects of higher...Many

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Rich Asplund on 07/29/2026

Cocoa Prices Settle Mixed on Consolidation Above Recent Lows

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Wednesday closed down -16 (-0.31%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +1 (+0.03%). Cocoa prices settled mixed on Wednesday as they consolidated above Tuesday’s 3.5-week lows. Losses in cocoa were limited after StoneX on Wednesday cut its 2026/27

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Rich Asplund on 07/29/2026

Coffee Prices Retreat as Brazilian Real Weakness Spurs Long Liquidation

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Wednesday closed down -13.60 (-4.01%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -104 (-2.68%). Coffee prices settled sharply lower on Wednesday as weakness in the Brazilian real induced long liquidation in coffee futures. The real (^USDBRL ) dropped

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Austin Schroeder on 07/29/2026

Cotton Falling Lower on Wednesday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 105 to 120 points lower across most contracts on Wednesday. Crude oil is back up $5.20 per barrel, with the US dollar index up 0.024. The Fed will release their decision on rates this afternoon, with most looking for no chang though there are...Closeup of co

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Rich Asplund on 07/29/2026

Sugar Prices Undercut as Indian Monsoon Rains Improve

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.01 (-0.07%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +1.80 (+0.39%). Sugar prices are mixed today, with NY sugar falling to a 1.5-week low. Sugar prices are under pressure amid the prospects of higher Indian sugar...Harvested sugar c

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Rich Asplund on 07/29/2026

Cocoa Prices Consolidate Above This Week’s Lows

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -48 (-0.92%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -14 (-0.36%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today as they consolidate above Tuesday’s 3.5-week lows. Losses in cocoa are limited after StoneX today cut its 2026/27 global cocoa surplus...H

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Rich Asplund on 07/29/2026

Coffee Prices Fall Amid Weakness in the Brazilian Real

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -11.70 (-3.45%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -88 (-2.27%). Coffee prices are sharply lower today as weakness in the Brazilian real induced long liquidation in coffee futures. The real (^USDBRL ) dropped to a 2.5-week low against

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Austin Schroeder on 07/29/2026

Cotton Showing Modest Wednesday Morning Weakness

Cotton price action is down 50 to 62 points so far on Wednesday. Futures closed with losses of 3 to 45 points across the board on Tuesday, slipping from the midday gains. Crude oil was down another $3.48 per barrel, with the US dollar index down 0.109. Weekly Crop Progress...Cotton field with drones

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Austin Schroeder on 07/29/2026

Cotton Slips into Tuesday’s Close

Cotton futures closed with losses of 3 to 45 points across the board on Tuesday, slipping from the midday gains. Crude oil was down another $3.48 per barrel, with the US dollar index down 0.109. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 81% of the US cotton crop squared as of Sunday,...Cotton on branches by

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Rich Asplund on 07/28/2026

Sinking Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Sugar

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.03 (-0.21%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -1.60 (-0.35%). Sugar prices slid to 1-week lows on Tuesday and settled lower amid the plunge in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) sank...Many sugar cubes in

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