Austin Schroeder on 07/14/2026

Cotton Slips Lower into Tuesday Close

Cotton futures ended Tuesday on a weaker noted despite a midday bounce, with contracts down 23 to 74 points on the session. Crude oil was up $1.69 on the day with the US dollar index was up $0.325. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 60% of the US cotton crop squared...Cotton field with closeup

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Andrew Hecht on 07/14/2026

Why is Coffee Back in Bullish Mode?

Nearby ICE Arabica coffee futures prices fell below $2.40 per pound in June, where they found a bottom and then exploded over $1 higher in July. After a correction from the October 2025 record high, coffee futures could now be approaching the 2026 high.Coffee grounds in espresso machine by Eliasfall

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Sugar Prices Settle Higher on Higher Brazil Ethanol Blend

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.13 (+0.88%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +0.30 (+0.06%). Sugar prices settled higher on Tuesday after Brazil approved a higher ethanol blend in its gasoline, which could potentially boost ethanol demand and prompt..

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Ample Ivory Coast Supplies Weigh on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -36 (-0.62%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -21 (-0.48%). Cocoa prices moved lower on Tuesday for a third session, amid negative carryover from last Friday, when Ivory Coast delivery news eased supply concerns. The coco

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Coffee Prices Settle Mixed in Volatile Trade

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -3.90 (-1.18%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +15 (+0.39%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Tuesday. Since posting 5.5-month highs last week, coffee prices have whipsawed in a wide range below those highs amid illiquid tradin

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Austin Schroeder on 07/14/2026

Cotton Facing Early Tuesday Weakness

Cotton futures are back to higher trade on Tuesday with contracts up 27 to 40 points so far at midday. Crude oil is up $1.03 on the day with the US dollar index was up $0.380. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 60% of the US cotton crop squared as of...Cotton field with closeup by Trisha Downin

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Sugar Prices Gain as Brazil Boosts Its Gasoline Ethanol Blend

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.13 (+0.88%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +5.30 (+1.14%). Sugar prices are moving higher today after Brazil approved a higher ethanol blend in its gasoline, which could potentially boost ethanol demand and prompt Brazil’s...E

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Cocoa Prices Pressured as Supply Concerns Ease

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -14 (-0.24%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -5 (-0.11%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today for a third session, amid negative carryover from last Friday, when Ivory Coast delivery news eased supply concerns. The cocoa market...Cac

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Rich Asplund on 07/14/2026

Coffee Prices Jump on Brazilian Real Strength

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +11.00 (+3.33%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +116 (+3.03%). Coffee prices are moving sharply higher today. Since posting 5.5-month highs last week, coffee prices have whipsawed in a wide range below those highs amid illiquid trading

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Jim Wyckoff on 07/14/2026

4 Catalysts Taking Coffee Prices Higher Here

September coffee futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.Coffee in a cup on a background of coffee beans by Zadorozhnyi Viktor via Shutterstock

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Austin Schroeder on 07/14/2026

Cotton Facing Early Tuesday Weakness

Cotton prices are down 50 to 64 points so far on Tuesday morning. Futures were mixed to start the week, with contracts down 9 to 10 points higher. Crude oil was up $6.54 on the day following increased tensions with the US and Iran. The US dollar index was up...cotton on stem by Mykola Kolya Korzh vi

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Austin Schroeder on 07/14/2026

Cotton Closes Mixed on Monday

Cotton futures were mixed to start the week, with contracts down 9 to 10 points higher. Crude oil was up $6.54 on the day following increased tensions with the US and Iran. The US dollar index was up $0.325. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 60% of the US cotton crop...Rolls of cotton thread b

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Rich Asplund on 07/13/2026

Sugar Prices Slide as Monsoon Rains Improve in India

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Monday closed down -0.13 (-0.87%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -4.00 (-0.86%). Sugar prices moved lower on Monday for a second session and posted 2-week lows. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains is weighing on sugar...Sugar cube

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Rich Asplund on 07/13/2026

Cocoa Prices Slump on Abundant Ivory Coast Supplies

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Monday closed down -223 (-3.68%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -149 (-3.31%). Cocoa prices settled sharply lower on Monday for a second session, amid negative carryover from last Friday, when Ivory Coast delivery news eased supply concerns

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Rich Asplund on 07/13/2026

Coffee Prices Fall on Brazil Harvest Pressures

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Monday closed down -4.25 (-1.27%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -18 (-0.47%). Coffee prices were under pressure on Monday amid forecasts for dry weather this week in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions, which should allow the pace of the coun

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Austin Schroeder on 07/13/2026

Cotton Fading Back Lower on Monday

Cotton futures are fading lower, with contracts down 20 to 25 points, as thin October is up 16 points. Crude oil is back up $4.21 on the day following increased tensions with the US and Iran. The US dollar index is up $0.285. Friday afternoon’s Commitment of Traders report showed...Harvesting cotton

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Rich Asplund on 07/13/2026

Improved Monsoon Rains in India Undercut Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is down -0.21 (-1.41%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -5.90 (-1.26%). Sugar prices are sharply lower today for a second session and slid to 2-week lows. An improvement in India’s monsoon rains is weighing on sugar...Many sugar cubes in

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Rich Asplund on 07/13/2026

Cocoa Prices Pressured by Easing Supply Concerns

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -240 (-3.96%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -153 (-3.40%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today for a second session on negative carryover from last Friday when Ivory Coast delivery data eased supply concerns. Last Friday, cumulati

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Rich Asplund on 07/13/2026

Dry Brazil Weather Forecasts Weigh on Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is down -5.80 (-1.74%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -14 (-0.26%). Coffee prices are under pressure today amid forecasts for dry weather this week in Brazil’s coffee-growing regions, which should allow the pace of the country’s coffee harv

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