Austin Schroeder on 06/12/2026

Cotton Rallies as USDA Cuts Carryout

Cotton futures posted gains of 13 to 139 points across the board on Thursday, led by the front months. Crude oil was down $3.61 to $86.42/barrel after President Trump announced late in the day that there was a deal between the US and Iran. The US dollar index was down...Cotton bunches by Tijana Drnd

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Rich Asplund on 06/11/2026

Sugar Prices Settle Mixed Amid a Stronger Dollar

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.13 (-0.45%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +2.40 (+0.54%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Thursday, with NY sugar falling to a 7-week low. Dollar strength is weighing on sugar prices, as the dollar...Packets of white

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Rich Asplund on 06/11/2026

Cocoa Prices Retreat on Robust Ivory Coast Cocoa Exports

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Thursday closed down -47 (-1.25%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -13 (-0.45%). Cocoa prices fell to 2.5-week lows on Thursday amid signs of abundant supplies. The Ivory Coast on Thursday boosted its estimate of cocoa that’s reached its...Cacao by A

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Rich Asplund on 06/11/2026

Brazil Coffee Harvest Delays Boost Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Thursday closed up +5.55 (+2.23%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +109 (+3.25%). Coffee prices rallied sharply to 1-week highs on Thursday amid concern that persistent rain in Brazil will delay the coffee harvest. Forecaster Vaisala said moderate to

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Austin Schroeder on 06/11/2026

Cotton Rallying as USDA Hikes Exports

Cotton futures are trading with triple digit gains across most contracts on Thursday, with gains of 101 to 133 points. Crude oil is up $1.23 to $91.30/barrel. The US dollar index is up $0.316 at $100.260. USDA’s Export Sales report from Thursday morning showed 207,032 RB of cotton sold for...Cotton

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Rich Asplund on 06/11/2026

Dollar Strength Undercuts Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.36%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +4.80 (+1.08%). Sugar prices are mixed today, with NY sugar falling to a 7-week low. Dollar strength is weighing on sugar prices, as the dollar index ($DXY...Sugar cube pyramid by Artefac

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Rich Asplund on 06/11/2026

Abundant Ivory Coast Cocoa Supplies Weigh on Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -46 (-1.22%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -12 (-0.41%). Cocoa prices retreated to 2.5-week lows today amid signs of abundant supplies. The Ivory Coast today boosted its estimate of cocoa that’s reached its ports by more...Cocoa by Public D

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Rich Asplund on 06/11/2026

Coffee Prices Jump as Persistent Rain in Brazil Delays the Coffee Harvest

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +5.40 (+2.17%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +107 (+3.19%). Coffee prices rallied sharply to 1-week highs today on concern that persistent rain in Brazil will delay the coffee harvest. Forecaster Vaisala said moderate to heavy rainfall is fore

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Austin Schroeder on 06/11/2026

Cotton Bulls Push Higher on Thursday Morning

Cotton prices are up 50 to 70 points so far on Thursday morning. Futures closed the Wednesday session on a mixed note, with contracts down 16 points to 28 points higher. Crude oil was up $3.65to $91.85/barrel. The US dollar index was up $0.130 at $100.045. The Cotlook A Index...Multicolored cotton

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Austin Schroeder on 06/11/2026

Cotton Closes Mixed on Wednesday

Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session on a mixed note, with contracts down 16 points to 28 points higher. Crude oil was up $3.65to $91.85/barrel. The US dollar index was up $0.130 at $100.045. The Cotlook A Index was back up 40 points on 6/9 at 85.90 cents. ICE certified...Cotton on branches

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Rich Asplund on 06/10/2026

Sugar Prices Fall as the Brazilian Real Weakens

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.16 (-1.14%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -1.10 (-0.25%). Sugar prices settled lower on Wednesday, with NY sugar matching a 6-week low and London sugar posting a 1.5-week low. Weakness in the Brazilian...Raspberr

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Rich Asplund on 06/10/2026

Cocoa Prices Retreat as West African Weather Fears Ease

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -74 (-1.93%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -44 (-1.50%). Cocoa prices settled lower on Wednesday amid forecasts of dry conditions moving into West Africa later this week, which are expected to alleviate current flooding. Coco

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Rich Asplund on 06/10/2026

Confirmation of El Niño Weather Pattern Lifts Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +4.00 (+1.64%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +61 (+1.85%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday as short covering emerged after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed an El Niño weather pattern had formed across t

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Austin Schroeder on 06/10/2026

Cotton Back to Steady at Midday

Cotton futures are trading with 2 to 19 point losses across most contracts on Wednesday. Crude oil is up $2.76 to $90.96/barrel. The US dollar index is down $0.009 at $99.880. The Cotlook A Index was back up 40 points on 6/9 at 85.90 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were...Cotton field with drone

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Rich Asplund on 06/10/2026

Sugar Prices Undercut by Brazilian Real Weakness

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.06 (-0.43%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +0.20 (+0.04%). Sugar prices are mixed today, with NY sugar matching a 6-week low. Weakness in the Brazilian real is weighing on sugar prices. The real (^USDBRL...Glass jar and bowl with

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Rich Asplund on 06/10/2026

Forecasts for Beneficial West African Weather Weigh on Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -77 (-2.01%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -49 (-1.67%). Cocoa prices are under pressure today amid forecasts of dry conditions moving into West Africa later this week, which are expected to alleviate flooding concerns. Cocoa prices...Cocoa

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Rich Asplund on 06/10/2026

Coffee Prices Push Higher on Confirmation of El Niño

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +4.55 (+1.86%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +60 (+1.82%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today as short covering emerged after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed an El Niño weather pattern had formed across the equatorial Pacific, set

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