WRT World Agricultural Supply and Demand September 20
Grain & Cotton FundamentalsGreen corn field at sunset by lamyai via Adobe Stock
Building Better Commodity Portfolios – Part 4 Capital Capacity and Staying Power (How Much Can the Portfolio Really Hold?)
Available margin does not define how much exposure a commodity spread portfolio can comfortably support. This article explains how capital reserves provide staying power, protect against changing margin requirements, and preserve flexibility for future opportunities.Coffee beans in canvas sack by Br
Cotton Bulls Head into the Weekend with Their Tails Tucked
Cotton futures were down 79 to 103 points across the front months on Friday, as December was down 491 points on the week. Crude oil was back down $2.38 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index down $0.040. CFTC Commitment of Traders data showed managed money trimming...Cotton yarn via Ke
Sugar Prices Undercut by Demand Concerns
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Friday closed down -0.06 (-0.34%) on Friday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +0.20 (+0.04%). Sugar prices slid to 3-week lows on Friday before recovering slightly to settle mixed. Sugar prices have been under pressure over the...Many
Cocoa Prices Slump on Abundant Supplies
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed down -445 (-7.71%) on Friday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -318 (-7.48%). Cocoa prices plummeted to 7-week lows on Friday and settled sharply lower as global supplies remain abundant. Cocoa prices have been under pressure over the past.
Coffee Prices Recover as Dollar Weakness Spurs Short Covering
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +4.00 (+1.45%) on Friday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed up +5 (+0.15%). Coffee prices recovered from early losses on Friday and settled higher after the dollar index ($DXY ) fell from a 7-week high and turned lower, sparking short covering
Cotton Losses Extend to Friday
Cotton futures are down 115 to 120 points in the front months. Crude oil is back down $1.20 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index down $0.0.5. Export Sales from this week shows 4.5 million RB of cotton export commitments as of 9/10, 13% ahead of the...Cotton field with drones by DJI-
Demand Concerns Weigh on Sugar Prices
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is down -0.02 (-0.11%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +1.30 (+0.26%). Sugar prices slid to 3-week lows today and then recovered to trade mixed. Sugar prices have been under pressure over the past week on demand...Glass jar and bowl w
Cocoa Prices Plummet on Ample Near-Term Supplies
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -408 (-7.07%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is down -282 (-6.63%). Cocoa prices plummeted to 7-week lows today on the outlook for ample near-term supplies. Cocoa prices have been under pressure over the past two weeks on signs...Chocolate co
Are Interest Rates and Seasonality Pushing Lumber Futures Prices Lower?
Lumber prices have declined since reaching a 2026 high of $664 per 1,000 board feet in July 2026. Now more than $100 lower in September, lumber prices are unlikely to rebound until 2027.Lumber stacked by Marissa Daeger via Unsplash
Improving Global Supply Pressures Coffee Prices
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is up +1.40 (+0.51%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -18 (-0.53%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with robusta falling to a 1-week low and arabica moving higher on some light fund short covering. Coffee prices have been under pressure over...
Sell Sugar Now Before Prices Fall Even Lower
March sugar futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.Many sugar cubes in pile by Pasja1000 via Pixabay
Cotton Weakness Extending to Friday AM Trade
Cotton prices are down 13 to 65 points so far on Friday morning. Futures posted losses across the board on Thursday, with contracts down 179 to 219 contracts in the front months. Crude oil was back down $1.34 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index down $0.024....Cotton Fabric with textu
Cotton Falls on Thursday with Slow Export Business
Cotton futures posted losses across the board on Thursday, with contracts down 179 to 219 contracts in the front months. Crude oil was back down $1.34 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index down $0.024. Export Sales from this week showed a total of just 71,231 RB...Cotton bunches by Ti
Is Cotton Going to Eclipse $1 per Pound?
Cotton futures eclipsed 90 cents per pound in August and early September 2026, rising to the highest price since April 2024. Cotton has been in a bullish trend since forming a bullish technical pattern in February 2026.Cotton plant closeup by Esin Deniz via iStock
Signs of Weak Demand Undercut Sugar Prices
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed down -0.55 (-3.06%) on Thursday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -15.40 (-2.94%). Sugar prices extended their week-long slide on Thursday and tumbled to 3-week lows as demand concerns have spurred long liquidation. 499,350 MT of
Cocoa Prices Sink on Abundant Supplies
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed down -207 (-3.46%) on Thursday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -125 (-2.86%). Cocoa prices fell to 1-week lows on Thursday and settled sharply lower as near-term supplies are seen as adequate. Cocoa prices have been under pressure over...
Coffee Prices Settle Lower as Supply Situation Improves
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -5.05 (-1.79%) on Thursday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -39 (-1.14%). Coffee prices added to this week’s losses on Thursday, with arabica dropping to a 2.5-month low. Coffee prices have been under pressure over the past three week
Cotton Faces Thursday Weakness, Following Slow Export Business
Cotton futures are trading with losses of 66 to 188 points across the front months at midday on Thursday. Crude oil is back down 25 cents per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index up $0.011. Export Sales from this week showed a total of just 71,231 RB...Cotton Fabric with texture by Kwang
Demand Concerns Knock Sugar Prices Lower
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is down -0.59 (-3.28%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is down -15.90 (-3.03%). Sugar prices extended their week-long slide today and tumbled to 3-week lows on demand concerns. 499,350 MT of sugar was delivered against the October London...