Austin Schroeder on 07/10/2026

Cotton Faces Moderate Thursday Weakness

Cotton futures were down 4 to 24 points across the board at the Thursday close. Crude oil corrected back lower on Thursday despite back and forth strikes between the US and Iran overnight, down $1.71 at the close. The US dollar index was down $0.034. Export Sales data showed 66,422...Cotton Fabric w

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Rich Asplund on 07/09/2026

Brazilian Real Strength Supports Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Thursday closed up +0.01 (+0.07%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -2.00 (-0.42%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Thursday. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) is positive for sugar prices, as the real rallied to a...Raspberry on sp

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Rich Asplund on 07/09/2026

Cocoa Prices Settle Sharply Higher on Signs of Recovering Demand

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Thursday closed up +403 (+6.66%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +312 (+6.94%). Cocoa prices extended their parabolic rally on Thursday, with NY cocoa hitting a 6-month high and London cocoa hitting a 9.25-month high. Cocoa prices surged on..

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Rich Asplund on 07/09/2026

Coffee Prices Finish Sharply Higher in Illiquid Market

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Thursday closed up +38.10 (+12.30%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +302 (+8.07%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Thursday, continuing the volatile price swings seen this week. After Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) raised margin requ

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Austin Schroeder on 07/09/2026

Cotton Easing Lower on Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with midday losses of 14 to 73 points across most contracts at midday Crude oil is correcting back lower on Thursday despite back and forth strikes between the US and Iran overnight, down $1.49 at midday. The US dollar index is down $0.094. Export Sales data...Cotton bunch

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Rich Asplund on 07/09/2026

Sugar Prices Supported by Brazilian Real Strength

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.06 (+0.40%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.50 (+0.10%). Sugar prices are modestly higher today. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) is positive for sugar prices, as the real rallied to a 3-week...Packets of white and raw

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Rich Asplund on 07/09/2026

Cocoa Prices Soar on Signs of Recovering Global Demand

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +335 (+5.54%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +239 (+5.329%). Cocoa prices extended their parabolic rally today, with NY cocoa soaring to a 6-month high and London cocoa surging to a 9.25-month high. Cocoa prices are surging...Chocolate

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Rich Asplund on 07/09/2026

Coffee Prices Surge as Volatile Trading Continues

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +30.75 (+9.93%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +253 (+6.76%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, continuing the volatile price swings seen this week. After Intercontinental Exchange raised margin requirements for coffee futures tr

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Austin Schroeder on 07/09/2026

Cotton Falling Lower on Thursday

Cotton prices are down 95 to 137 points so far. Futures saw modest weakness on a Wednesday correction, with contracts 6 to 73 points lower. The outside markets were generally stronger, as Crude oil was up $4.32 following the US striking Iran overnight and again today, as President Trump stated...Cot

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Austin Schroeder on 07/09/2026

Cotton Fades Back Lower on Wednesday

Cotton futures saw modest weakness on a Wednesday correction, with contracts 6 to 73 points lower. The outside markets were generally stronger, as Crude oil was up $4.32 following the US striking Iran overnight and again today, as President Trump stated the ceasefire is over. The US also revoked wai

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Rich Asplund on 07/08/2026

Sugar Prices Pressured as India’s Monsoon Rains Improve

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.03 (-0.20%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.70 (+0.99%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with NY sugar falling from a 1.75-month high. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains sparked long liquidation i

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Rich Asplund on 07/08/2026

Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher on West African Crop Concerns

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +293 (+5.09%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +228 (+5.35%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher for a third session on Wednesday, with NY cocoa posting a 6-month high and London cocoa posting a 7-month high. Cocoa...Cacao

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Rich Asplund on 07/08/2026

Coffee Prices Retreat on Speculation Recent Rally Was Overdone

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Wednesday closed down -7.80 (-2.46%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -131 (-3.38%). Coffee prices fell sharply for a second session on Wednesday, giving back nearly all of Monday's parabolic rally. The surge in coffee prices to Monday's si

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Austin Schroeder on 07/08/2026

Cotton Falling Back on Wednesday

Cotton futures are trading with 90 to 98 point losses so far on Thursday, as contracts correct from near limit gains on Tuesday. The outside markets are stronger, as Crude oil is up $4.09 following the US striking Iran overnight and President Trump stating the ceasefire is over. The US...Cotton fiel

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Rich Asplund on 07/08/2026

Sugar Prices Edge Higher on the Surge in Crude Oil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.07 (+0.46%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +5.10 (+1.07%). Sugar prices are climbing today, with NY sugar posting a 1.75-month high. Today’s +7% surge in WTI crude oil prices (CLQ26 ) is boosting sugar...Sugar crystals under magn

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Rich Asplund on 07/08/2026

Cocoa Prices Surge Amid West African Weather Risks

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +313 (+5.43%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +244 (+5.72%). Cocoa prices are surging today amid weather risks in West Africa, with NY cocoa posting a 6-month high and London cocoa posting a 7-month high. Cocoa prices...Cocoa by Ha11ok v

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Rich Asplund on 07/08/2026

Overbought Conditions Spur Technical Selling in Coffee Futures

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is -8.90 (-2.80%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -153 (-3.95%). Coffee prices are falling sharply for a second session today, giving back nearly all of Monday's parabolic rally. The surge in coffee prices to Monday's significant highs push

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Austin Schroeder on 07/08/2026

Cotton Slipping Back on Wednesday Morning

Cotton prices are down 19 to 28 points so far on Wednesday morning trade. Futures closed with contracts 99 to 299 points higher, with some contracts hitting the three cent limit at the high. The outside markets were mixed, as Crude oil was up $3.65 following Iran striking vessels in...Cotton via Amb

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Austin Schroeder on 07/08/2026

Cotton Extends Rally to Tuesday, Nearing Limit Gains

Cotton futures closed with contracts 99 to 299 points higher, with some contracts hitting the three cent limit at the high. The outside markets were mixed, as Crude oil was up $3.65 following Iran striking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz overnight. The US responded by revoking waivers authorizing Ir

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Rich Asplund on 07/07/2026

Sugar Prices Settle Lower on Long Liquidation Pressures

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.08 (-0.53%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -12.50 (-2.56%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Tuesday and moved lower as the recent rally pushed sugar prices into overbought territory, sparking technical...

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