Austin Schroeder on 12/03/2025

Cotton Continues Slide Lower on Wednesday

Cotton futures posted losses of 11 point in the front months on Wednesday, with other contract holding lower. Crude oil futures were up 37 cents per barrel at $59.01 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.476 lower to $98.820. The December 2 online auction from The Seam showed...Green cotton boll v

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Rich Asplund on 12/03/2025

Stronger India Sugar Output Undercuts Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.05 (-0.33%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -3.20 (-0.75%). Sugar prices fell on Wednesday amid expectations of larger sugar supplies from India. On Monday, sugar prices fell sharply to 1-week lows amid India's.

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Rich Asplund on 12/03/2025

Cocoa Prices Settle Mixed on Forex Movements

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +49 (+0.90%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -28 (-0.69%). Cocoa prices settled mixed on Wednesday. Currency fluctuations on Wednesday affected cocoa prices. NY cocoa rose on Wednesday amid a weaker dollar, as the dollar index.

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Rich Asplund on 12/03/2025

The Outlook for Ample Supplies Weighs on Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -1.00 (-0.37%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -36 (-0.83%). Coffee prices settled lower on Wednesday, with robusta falling to a 1.5-week low. The outlook for ample coffee supplies is weighing on prices after the European P

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Rich Asplund on 12/03/2025

Sugar Prices Pressured by the Outlook for Bigger Supplies from India

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.03 (-0.20%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -2.90 (-0.68%). Sugar prices are moving lower today amid an outlook for larger sugar supplies from India. On Monday, sugar prices fell sharply to 1-week lows amid...Sugar crystals un

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Austin Schroeder on 12/03/2025

Cotton Fading Back Lower on Wednesday

Cotton prices are back down 6 to 10 points in the nearby contracts on Wednesday, fading back from early gains. Crude oil futures are up 73 cents per barrel at $59.37 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.436 lower to $98.860. Commitment of Traders data showed managed money...Multicolored cotton f

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Rich Asplund on 12/03/2025

Cocoa Prices Mixed on Currency Fluctuations

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +29 (+0.53%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -28 (-0.69%). Cocoa prices are mixed today. Currency fluctuations today are affecting cocoa prices. NY cocoa is higher today amid a weaker dollar, as the dollar index (DXY00) tumbled...Cocoa by Pub

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Rich Asplund on 12/03/2025

Brazilian Real Strength Boosts Arabica Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +0.15 (+0.04%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is down -15 (-0.34%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with robusta falling to a 1.5-week low. Arabica coffee has support today from strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL), which climbed to a 2-week...

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Austin Schroeder on 12/03/2025

Cotton Back to Higher Trade on Wednesday Morning

Cotton prices are up 10 to 17 points across most nearby contracts on Wednesday morning. Futures were steady to 7 points lower across most contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil futures were down 73 cents per barrel at $58.59 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.102 lower to $99.260....Cotton field by Wi

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Austin Schroeder on 12/03/2025

Cotton Eases Lower on Tuesday

Cotton futures were steady to 7 points lower across most contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil futures were down 73 cents per barrel at $58.59 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.102 lower to $99.260. Commitment of Traders data showed managed money trimming 98 contracts from their previous record...G

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Rich Asplund on 12/02/2025

Projections of Smaller EU Sugar Acreage Boosts Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.22 (+1.49%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +8.30 (+1.97%). Sugar prices rose on Tuesday amid bullish news from the European Union. European sugar producers are expected to cut sugar acreage by 10% for...Raspberry on

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Rich Asplund on 12/02/2025

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Beneficial West African Weather

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today on Tuesday closed down -101 (-1.82%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -57 (-1.39%). Cocoa prices retreated on Tuesday, as favorable weather forecasts in West Africa are expected to improve yields and boost supplies. Cocoa farmers in the Ivory...M

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Rich Asplund on 12/02/2025

Coffee Prices Sharply Lower as Supply Concerns Ease

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -6.25 (-1.65%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -121 (-2.71%). Coffee prices fell sharply on Tuesday, with robusta posting a 1-week low. The outlook for abundant coffee supplies is weighing on prices after the European Parliam

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Austin Schroeder on 12/02/2025

Cotton Slipping Lower on Tuesday

Cotton futures are steady to 8 points lower across most contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil futures are down 47 cents per barrel at $58.85 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.008 higher to $99.370. The December 1 online auction from The Seam showed 6,106 bales sold at an...Green cotton boll via shut

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Rich Asplund on 12/02/2025

Sugar Prices Climb on Expectations of Smaller EU Sugar Acreage

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.15 (+1.02%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +6.50 (+1.54%). Sugar prices are climbing today on some bullish news from the European Union. European sugar producers are expected to cut sugar acreage by 10% for...Sieve of confectione

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Rich Asplund on 12/02/2025

Cocoa Prices Fall on Favorable West African Weather

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -109 (-1.96%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -69 (-1.69%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today as favorable weather forecasts in West Africa should improve cocoa yields and boost supplies. Cocoa farmers in the Ivory Coast are...Chocolate sw

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Rich Asplund on 12/02/2025

Easing Supply Concerns Weigh on Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -3.05 (-0.80%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -89 (-1.99%). Coffee prices are under pressure today, with robusta falling to a 1-week low. The outlook for abundant coffee supplies is weighing on prices after the European Parliament la

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Austin Schroeder on 12/02/2025

Cotton Turning Higher to Start Tuesday Trade

Cotton price action is up 4 to 8 points so far on Tuesday morning. Futures saw 7 to 12 point losses across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil futures were $1 higher per barrel at $59.55 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.058 lower to $99.350. USDA’s Export...Closeup of cotton plant via bobbyc

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Austin Schroeder on 12/02/2025

Cotton Slips to Start December

Cotton futures saw 7 to 12 point losses across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil futures were $1 higher per barrel at $59.55 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.058 lower to $99.350. USDA’s Export Sales report showed 132,760 RB of cotton sold in the week of 10/23,...Cotton field with closeup

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Rich Asplund on 12/01/2025

Sugar Prices Sharply Lower as India Ramps Up Sugar Production

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed down -0.45 (-2.96%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -14.40 (-3.31%). Sugar prices fell sharply to 1-week lows on Monday as India ramped up sugar production. The India National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Ltd.

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