Austin Schroeder on 06/17/2026

Cotton Rallies on Wednesday

Cotton futures closed with Wednesday gains of 115 to 204 points in most contracts. Crude oil was down 17 cents at $75.88. The US dollar index was up $0.981 at $100.26. The Fed left rates unchanged today following their two day meeting. The market will round out the week on...Rolls of cotton fabric

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Rich Asplund on 06/17/2026

Sugar Prices Rise on Weak India Monsoon Rains

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.03 (+0.22%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +2.30 (+0.51%). Sugar prices moved higher on Wednesday for a second day amid concerns over India’s sugar crop. Late Monday, India’s Meteorological Department reported that In

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Rich Asplund on 06/17/2026

Cocoa Markets Price in Global Weather Risks

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +2 (+0.05%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +5 (+0.16%). Cocoa prices climbed to 3-week highs on Wednesday and settled slightly higher. Cocoa markets are pricing in weather risks after an El Niño weather pattern was...El nino concep

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Rich Asplund on 06/17/2026

Tighter Supplies and Brazil Harvest Delays Boost Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.60 (+0.22%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +11 (+0.30%). Coffee prices on Wednesday extended this week’s rally and posted fresh 5-week highs. Coffee prices are climbing over concerns that persistent rain in Brazil will delay th

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Austin Schroeder on 06/17/2026

Cotton Rallying on Wednesday

Cotton futures are showing 250 to 270 point gains across the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil is up 70 cents at $76.75. The US dollar index is up $0.181 at $99.460. West TX and the panhandle are looking at a drier pattern in the next week with the eastern...Cotton Fabric with texture by Kwangm

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Rich Asplund on 06/17/2026

Sugar Prices Climb on Concerns Over India’s Sugar Crop

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.09 (+0.65%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +2.70 (+0.60%). Sugar prices are moving higher today for a second session amid concerns over India’s sugar crop. Late Monday, India’s Meteorological Department reported that India’s cumulat

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Rich Asplund on 06/17/2026

Cocoa Prices Erase Early Gains on Dollar Strength

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -7 (-0.17%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -6 (-0.19%). Cocoa prices gave up an early advance today and turned slightly lower as a stronger dollar sparked long liquidation in cocoa futures. Cocoa prices initially rose today...Bar of chocolate

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Rich Asplund on 06/17/2026

Brazil Rains Delay the Coffee Harvest and Support Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +1.40 (+0.50%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +26 (+0.71%). Coffee prices extended this week’s rally today and posted fresh 5-week highs. Coffee prices are climbing over concerns that persistent rain in Brazil will delay the coffee harvest. For

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Austin Schroeder on 06/17/2026

Cotton Rally Extending to Wednesday

Cotton prices are trading with Wednesday morning gains of 110 to 159 points. Futures saw gains of 35 to 184 point gains across the board on Tuesday. Crude oil was down $4.08 at $76.673. The US dollar index was down $0.071 at $99.305. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed US cotton...Cotton field

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Austin Schroeder on 06/16/2026

Cotton Rallies on Tuesday

Cotton futures saw gains of 35 to 184 point gains across the board on Tuesday. Crude oil was down $4.08 at $76.673. The US dollar index was down $0.071 at $99.305. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 86% of the US cotton crop planted as of Sunday, 2% behind the average...cotton on stem by Mykol

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Andrew Hecht on 06/16/2026

Is Cocoa Heading Back to Pre-2024 Prices?

After exploding to a record high in late 2024, cocoa prices have plunged. Cocoa moved above its previous record high in February 2024 and continued higher, rising to over two and a half times the 1977 peak. The bearish price action has continued in 2026, with cocoa prices now heading toward the trad

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

Sugar Prices Jump on Slack Monsoon Rain in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.14 (+1.02%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +7.50 (+1.70%). Sugar prices erased early losses on Tuesday and settled higher on concerns over India’s sugar crop. Short covering emerged in sugar after India’s Meteorological.

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

El Niño Weather Risks Push Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +260 (+6.70%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +175 (+5.88%). Cocoa prices rallied to 2.5-week highs on Tuesday and settled sharply higher. Cocoa markets are pricing in weather risks after an El Niño weather pattern was...El nino conce

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

Coffee Prices Surge as Rain Delays Brazil Harvest

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +14.30 (+5.44%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +62 (+1.72%). Coffee prices surged to 5-week highs on Tuesday and settled sharply higher. Coffee prices are supported by concerns that persistent rain in Brazil will delay the coffee ha

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Austin Schroeder on 06/16/2026

Cotton Posting a Tuesday Rally

Cotton futures are trading with Tuesday gains of 108 to 146 points at midday. Crude oil is down $5.22 at $75.53. The US dollar index is down $0.136 at $99.240. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 86% of the US cotton crop planted as of Sunday, 2% behind the average pace,...Cotton on branches by

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

Sugar Prices Rebound on India Crop Concerns

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.11 (+0.80%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +6.40 (+1.45%). Sugar prices erased early losses today and moved higher on concerns over India’s sugar crop. India’s Meteorological Department reported that India’s cumulative monsoon rainf

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

Cocoa Prices Soar on El Niño Weather Risks

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +261 (+6.72%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +169 (+5.68%). Cocoa prices are soaring today and posted 2.5-week highs. Cocoa markets are pricing in weather risks after an El Niño weather pattern was confirmed last week. An...Dry cracked soil with

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Rich Asplund on 06/16/2026

Coffee Prices Supported by Brazil Harvest Delays

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +7.50 (+2.85%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +49 (+1.36%). Coffee prices have rallied steadily over the past week, with arabica posting a 2-week high and robusta posting a 5-week high. Coffee prices are supported by concerns that persistent...C

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Austin Schroeder on 06/16/2026

Cotton Rallying Early on Tuesday

Cotton prices are 100 to 111 points higher so far in early Tuesday action. Futures posted gains of 35 to 56 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was down $3.72 at the close after the US and Iran came to a peace deal over the weekend, to be...Cotton on branches by Marina Fedorova via iSt

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Austin Schroeder on 06/16/2026

Cotton Ignores Outside Markets to Close with Monday Strength

Cotton futures posted gains of 35 to 56 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was down $3.72 at the close after the US and Iran came to a peace deal over the weekend, to be signed this Friday. The US dollar index was down $0.285 at $99.460. Monday...Harvesting cotton field by Leila Melh

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