Austin Schroeder on 10/07/2026

Cotton Holds onto Tuesday Gains

Cotton futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 21 to 57 points higher at the final bell. Crude oil was 48 cents per barrel higher on the session, with the US dollar index back down $0.308. Monthly trade data from Census showed 917,974 bales of exports during August, which was...Cotton via

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Rich Asplund on 10/06/2026

Sugar Prices Gain as Brazil Rains Disrupt Cane Crushing

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed up +0.09 (+0.43%) on Tuesday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +8.90 (+1.63%). Sugar prices have rallied sharply over the past week, with NY sugar posting a 19-month nearest-futures high on Tuesday and London sugar posting a...Sieve o

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Rich Asplund on 10/06/2026

Soaring ICE Inventories Weigh on Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed down -167 (-2.85%) on Tuesday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -151 (-3.45%). Cocoa prices fell sharply on Tuesday, pressured by rising ICE cocoa inventories. ICE cocoa inventories rose to a 2.25-year high of 3,538,981 bags on Tuesday. Al

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Rich Asplund on 10/06/2026

Brazilian Real Strength and El Niño Risks Boost Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +11.90 (+4.07%) on Tuesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed up +62 (+1.76%). Coffee prices settled higher on Tuesday for the third consecutive session, with arabica posting a 3.5-week high and robusta posting a 6-week high. Strength in the

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Austin Schroeder on 10/06/2026

Cotton Posting Midday Strength on Tuesday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts up 44 to 55 points higher in the front months. Crude oil is 18 cents per barrel higher on the session, with the US dollar index back up $0.298. Monthly trade data from Census showed 917,974 bales of exports during August, which was 42.84%...Rolls of cotton

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Rich Asplund on 10/06/2026

Sugar Prices Extend Week-Long Rally on Brazil Rains

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.15 (+0.72%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +10.10 (+1.84%). Sugar prices have rallied sharply over the past week, with NY sugar posting a 19-month nearest-futures high today and London sugar posting a 7-week high....Harvested s

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Rich Asplund on 10/06/2026

Cocoa Prices Fall as ICE Cocoa Inventories Soar

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -146 (-2.49%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is down -134 (-3.06%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today, pressured by rising ICE cocoa inventories. On Monday, ICE cocoa inventories rose to a 2.25-year high of 3,525,434 bags. Also, signs...Co

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Rich Asplund on 10/06/2026

Coffee Prices Rally on Brazilian Real Strength and El Niño Risks

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is up +12.00 (+4.10%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is up +70 (+1.98%). Coffee prices are climbing today for the third consecutive session, with arabica posting a 3.5-week high and robusta posting a 6-week high. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USD

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Austin Schroeder on 10/06/2026

Cotton Starting Tuesday with Modest Gains

Cotton prices are up 20 to 28 points on Tuesday AM trade. Futures were higher to start the week, with contracts closing 103 to 222 higher across the board. Crude oil was $1.81 per barrel lower on the session, with the US dollar index back up $0.178. The weekly Crop...Cotton grass by Christiane via

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Austin Schroeder on 10/05/2026

Cotton Bulls Put on a Rally on Monday

Cotton futures were higher to start the week, with contracts closing 103 to 222 higher across the board. Crude oil was $1.81 per barrel lower on the session, with the US dollar index back up $0.178. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 74% of the US cotton crop with bolls...Cotton via Amber Marti

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Rich Asplund on 10/05/2026

Sugar Prices Soar on Global Weather Risks

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed up +0.80 (+4.01%) on Monday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +16.10 (+3.03%). Sugar prices soared on Monday, with NY sugar posting a 19-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 1.5-month high as weather risks are...Dicti

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Rich Asplund on 10/05/2026

Cocoa Prices Rally as Heavy Rains Slow Deliveries in the Ivory Coast

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +197 (+3.47%) on Monday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed up +143 (+3.37%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply for a second session on Monday and posted 2-week highs. Supply concerns are underpinning cocoa prices on reports that excessive rainfall

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Rich Asplund on 10/05/2026

Brazilian Real Strength Supports Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +3.80 (+1.32%) on Monday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed up +59 (+1.70%). Coffee prices rallied sharply on Monday, with arabica posting a 3.5-week high and robusta posting a 6-week high. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) boosted co

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Austin Schroeder on 10/05/2026

Cotton Bouncing Higher on Monday

Cotton futures are trading with a bounce to start the week, as contracts are up 112 to 172 points at midday. Crude oil is back down $1.04 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index back up $0.338. The weekly CFTC update via the commitment of traders report...Rolls of cotton fabric by hanoh

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Rich Asplund on 10/05/2026

Supply Risks Push Sugar Prices Sharply Higher

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.78 (+3.91%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +16.20 (+3.05%). Sugar prices are rallying sharply for a second session today, with NY sugar posting a 19-month nearest-futures high and London sugar posting a 1.5-month high....Harves

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Rich Asplund on 10/05/2026

Cocoa Prices Climb as Excessive Ivory Coast Rains Slow Cocoa Deliveries

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +185 (+3.26%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +125 (+2.95%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher for the second session today and posted 2-week highs on supply concerns. Excessive rainfall in the Ivory Coast has cut off roads...Flooded country

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Rich Asplund on 10/05/2026

Surging Brazilian Real Boosts Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is up +5.50 (+1.90%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is up +59 (+1.70%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with arabica posting a 3.5-week high and robusta posting a 6-week high. Strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) is boosting coffee pric

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Austin Schroeder on 10/05/2026

Cotton Starting Monday with a Bounce Back

Cotton price action is up 104 to 110 points across most contracts on Monday. Futures saw strength on Friday, with contracts closing steady to 112 higher across the board. December was still down 383 points on the week, despite the Friday gains. Crude oil was back down $1.61 per barrel...Cotton plant

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