Rich Asplund on 06/30/2026

Below-Average Indian Monsoon Rains Boost Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.05 (+0.35%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +1.00 (+0.214%). Sugar prices settled higher for a fourth session on Tuesday, with NY sugar posting a 6-week high. Sugar prices are climbing amid concerns that...Harvested sugar

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Rich Asplund on 06/30/2026

Cocoa Prices Climb on Global Supply Risks

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +111 (+2.23%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +104 (+2.80%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Tuesday and are modestly below last Thursday’s 5.5-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past two weeks, rising

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Rich Asplund on 06/30/2026

Coffee Prices Surge on Brazil Harvest Delays and Tight Supplies

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +18.65 (+6.71%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +94 (+2.64%). Coffee prices surged on Tuesday, posting 4.5-month highs. Heavy rains in Brazil have delayed the country’s coffee harvest and are raising concerns about the crop

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Austin Schroeder on 06/30/2026

Cotton Holding onto Gains at Midday Despite More Acres

Cotton futures are showing modest gains on Tuesday, despite USDA reporting more acres than expected this morning. Gains of 35 to 70 points are shown at midday. Crude oil is down $0.82/bbl to $69.83. The US dollar index is up $0.118 at $100.995. The annual June Acreage report showed all...Rolls of c

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Rich Asplund on 06/30/2026

Sugar Prices Rise on India Rain Deficit

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.05 (+0.35%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +4.00 (+0.84%). Sugar prices are moving higher for a fourth session today, with NY sugar posting a 6-week high. Sugar prices are climbing amid concerns that weak...Sugar cane growing in Hawa

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Rich Asplund on 06/30/2026

West African Cocoa Crop Risks Lift Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +84 (+1.69%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +85 (+2.29%). Cocoa prices are climbing today as they consolidate just below last Thursday’s 5.5-month highs. Cocoa prices have rallied sharply over the past two weeks, rising by more...Cacao by Al

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Rich Asplund on 06/30/2026

Coffee Prices Soar on Brazil Crop Concerns

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +21.60 (+7.78%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +159 (+4.47%). Coffee prices are soaring today, as arabica and robusta posted 4.5-month highs. Heavy rains in Brazil are delaying the country’s coffee harvest and raising concerns about th

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Austin Schroeder on 06/30/2026

Cotton Seeing Strength on Tuesday Morning, as NASS Slashes Crop Ratings

Cotton price action is up 30 to 35 points so far on Tuesday morning. Futures were 6 to 34 points higher, across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was up $1.19/bbl to $70.42. The US dollar index was down $0.247 at $100.880. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 97% of the...Cotton field by Willi

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Austin Schroeder on 06/30/2026

Cotton Posts Gains on Monday, as NASS Slashes Crop Ratings

Cotton futures were 6 to 34 points higher, across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was up $1.19/bbl to $70.42. The US dollar index was down $0.247 at $100.880. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 97% of the US cotton crop planted as of Sunday, matching the average pace, with 37%...Rolls of c

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Rich Asplund on 06/29/2026

Sugar Prices Supported by Weak Indian Monsoon Rains

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed up +0.31 (+2.22%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +9.60 (+2.07%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Monday for a third session, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 9.5-month nearest-futures...Packets of

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Rich Asplund on 06/29/2026

Larger Global Supplies Weigh on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Monday closed down -128 (-2.51%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -95 (-2.50%). Cocoa prices retreated on Monday for a second session on signs of larger global cocoa supplies. Bloomberg reported Friday that Nigerian cocoa exports in May rose...Coc

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Rich Asplund on 06/29/2026

Delayed Brazil Coffee Harvest Lifts Arabica Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Monday closed up +4.60 (+1.68%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -63 (-1.74%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Monday. Arabica coffee rallied sharply on Monday as heavy rains in Brazil are delaying the country’s coffee harvest. Somar Meteor

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Austin Schroeder on 06/29/2026

Cotton Holding Higher at Midday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 20 to 30 points higher, as in delivery July is unch. Crude oil is up $1.50/bbl to $70.73. The US dollar index is down $0.257 at $100.870. The annual June acreage report will be released on Tuesday, with traders surveyed by Bloomberg looking for...Cotton on

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Rich Asplund on 06/29/2026

Weak Monsoon Rains in India Boost Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.36 (+2.58%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +9.90 (+2.13%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today for a third session, with NY sugar posting a 3-week high and London sugar posting a 9.5-month nearest-futures high....Sugar crystals und

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Rich Asplund on 06/29/2026

Cocoa Prices Pressured by Larger Global Supplies

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -128 (-2.51%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -97 (-2.55%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today for a second session on signs of larger global cocoa supplies. Bloomberg reported Friday that Nigerian cocoa exports in May rose...Hands with c

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Rich Asplund on 06/29/2026

Arabica Coffee Prices Jump as Heavy Rains Delay Brazil Coffee Harvest

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +3.75 (+1.37%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -74 (-2.04%). Coffee prices are mixed today. Arabica coffee is climbing as heavy rains in Brazil are delaying the country’s coffee harvest. Somar Meteorologia reported today that rainfal

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