Austin Schroeder on 11/26/2025

Cotton Heads into the Holiday with Gains

Cotton futures were up 30 to 99 34 points in the nearby contracts on Wednesday. Crude oil futures were up 60 cents per barrel at $58.55 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.069 lower to $99.520. The markets will be closed on Thursday. The November 25 online auction...Cotton Fabric with texture by

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Rich Asplund on 11/26/2025

Sugar Prices Jump on Signs of Smaller Brazil Sugar Output

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.23 (+1.54%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +5.70 (+1.33%). Sugar prices rallied sharply to 5-week highs on Wednesday after StoneX cut its Brazil 2026/27 Center-South sugar production estimate to 41.5 MMT from a...Su

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Rich Asplund on 11/26/2025

Cocoa Prices Fall as EU Delays Deforestation Rules

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -6 (-0.12%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -10 (-0.27%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Wednesday but remained above last Wednesday's 1.75-year nearest-future lows after the European Parliament approved a 1-year delay to the

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Rich Asplund on 11/26/2025

Coffee Prices Settle Lower on Improved Global Supply Outlook

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -3.60 (-0.94%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -46 (-1.01%). Coffee prices settled lower on Wednesday after the European Parliament approved a 1-year delay to the deforestation law, which should keep global coffee supplies a

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Austin Schroeder on 11/26/2025

Cotton Showing Wednesday Gains

Cotton futures are up 39 to 99 points so far on Wednesday. Crude oil futures are up 13 cents per barrel at $58.08 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.064 lower to $99.525. The markets will be closed on Thursday. Commitment of Traders data, still delayed from to...Cotton field by William Dunn via

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Rich Asplund on 11/26/2025

Sugar Prices Climb as StoneX Cuts Its Brazil Sugar Production Estimate

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.21 (+1.41%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +5.60 (+1.31%). Sugar prices climbed to 5-week highs today after StoneX cut its Brazil 2026/27 Center-South sugar production estimate to 41.5 MMT from a September estimate of...Harvested

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Rich Asplund on 11/26/2025

Dollar Weakness Sparks Short Covering in Cocoa Futures

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +19 (+0.37%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is up +12 (+0.33%). Cocoa prices recovered from early losses today and turned higher as a weak dollar sparked short covering in cocoa futures. Cocoa prices initially moved lower today after...Cacao beans

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Rich Asplund on 11/26/2025

Coffee Prices Retreat on the Outlook for Ample Global Supplies

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -5.30 (-1.38%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is down -47 (-1.03%). Coffee prices are sliding today after the European Parliament approved a 1-year delay to the deforestation law, which should keep global coffee supplies ample. The EU regulation

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Austin Schroeder on 11/26/2025

Cotton Pushing Higher on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is up 10 to 17 cents so far on Wednesday. Futures saw Tuesday gains of 20 to 25 points across most contracts, with in delivery Dec up 99 points. Crude oil futures are down 73 cents per barrel at $58.11 on the day, with the US dollar...Cotton via Amber Martin via Unsplash

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Rich Asplund on 11/26/2025

Dry Conditions in Brazil Support Arabica Coffee Prices

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Monday, Nov. 24. March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Monday closed up +7.10 (+1.92%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed down -53 (-1.18%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Monday. Arabica coffee moved sharply higher on Monday due to d

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Austin Schroeder on 11/26/2025

Cotton Closes Higher on Tuesday

Cotton futures saw Tuesday gains of 20 to 25 points across most contracts, with in delivery Dec up 99 points. Crude oil futures are down 73 cents per barrel at $58.11 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.322 lower to $99.750. Commitment of Traders data, still delayed from...Cotton grass by Christ

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Rich Asplund on 11/25/2025

Sugar Prices Climb on Dollar Weakness and Smaller Indian Sugar Exports

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.09 (+0.61%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +3.00 (+0.71%). Sugar prices settled higher on Tuesday amid a weaker dollar (DXY00 ), as they continue to consolidate below last Wednesday's 1-month highs. Sugar is...Packet

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Rich Asplund on 11/25/2025

Cocoa Prices Slump as EU Expected to Delay Deforestation Rules

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Tuesday closed down -91 (-1.75%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) closed down -51 (-1.38%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week-long selloff on Tuesday and posted new 1.75-year nearest-futures lows on expectations that the EU will delay its deforestation reg

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Rich Asplund on 11/25/2025

Coffee Prices Sharply Higher on Global Crop Concerns

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Tuesday closed up +6.75 (+1.79%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) closed up +106 (+2.38%). Coffee prices rose sharply on Tuesday as adverse weather sparked concerns about global coffee crops. Arabica coffee has support due to dryness concerns in Brazil. On

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Austin Schroeder on 11/25/2025

Cotton Posting Gains at Midday

Cotton futures are trading with 9 to 25 points higher so far on Tuesday’s midday. Crude oil futures are down $1.09 per barrel at $57.73 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.447 lower to $99.620. Export Sales data for the week ending on October 9 showed 157,636 RB...Rolls of cotton fabric by hanoh

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Rich Asplund on 11/25/2025

Sugar Prices Supported by Dollar Weakness and Smaller Indian Sugar Exports

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.05 (+0.34%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +2.00 (+0.47%). Sugar prices are moving higher today amid a weaker dollar (DXY00 ), as they continue to consolidate below last Wednesday's 1-month highs. Sugar is supported...Sugar cryst

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Rich Asplund on 11/25/2025

Cocoa Prices Sink on the Outlook for Ample Global Supplies

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -78 (-1.50%), and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ25 ) is down -36 (-0.97%). Cocoa prices extended their two-week-long selloff today to new 1.75-year nearest-futures lows on expectations that the EU will delay its deforestation regulation for another year,

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Rich Asplund on 11/25/2025

Adverse Weather in Brazil and Vietnam Pushes Coffee Prices Higher

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +4.55 (+1.21%), and January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) is up +105 (+2.36%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today as adverse weather bolsters concerns over global coffee crops. Arabica coffee has support due to dryness concerns in Brazil. On Monday, Soma

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