Austin Schroeder on 06/04/2026

Cotton Posts Mixed Action on Wednesday

Cotton futures posted weakness in the front months of 3 to 31 points, with deferred contracts steady to 26 points higher on Wednesday. The US dollar index was up $0.301 at $99.785. Crude Oil was another $2.44 higher to $96.20. The Seam reported sales on 137 bales on Tuesday at...Cotton field with dr

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Rich Asplund on 06/03/2026

Sugar Prices Retreat as the Dollar Strengthens

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.14 (-0.97%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -1.00 (-0.22%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Wednesday and settled lower. NY sugar slipped from a 1-week high on Wednesday, and London sugar...Raspberry on s

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Rich Asplund on 06/03/2026

Cocoa Prices Pressured Over Chocolate Demand Concerns

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -36 (-0.88%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -44 (-1.41%). Chocolate demand concerns undercut cocoa prices on Wednesday after Barry Callebaut, the world’s seventh largest chocolate maker by revenue, provided updated guidance tha

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Rich Asplund on 06/03/2026

Coffee Prices Slump on a Record Brazil Coffee Crop

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -6.10 (-2.35%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed down -91 (-2.63%). Coffee prices sold off sharply on Wednesday, with arabica posting a 1.5-year nearest-futures low and robusta posting a 7-week low. The outlook for a record Brazil c

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Austin Schroeder on 06/03/2026

Cotton Facing Weakness on Wednesday

Cotton futures are trading with 45 to 73 point losses across most contracts on Wednesday. The US dollar index is up $0.296 at $99.480. Crude Oil is another $1.96 higher to $95.72 The Seam reported sales on 137 bales on Tuesday at an average of 69.80 cents/lb. The Cotlook A...Cotton on branches by Ma

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Rich Asplund on 06/03/2026

Sugar Prices Turn Mixed on Dollar Strength

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.08 (-0.56%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +1.60 (+0.36%). Sugar prices fell from early highs today and are mixed, with London sugar posting a 2.5-week high. NY sugar slipped from a 1-week high today...Glass jar and bowl with whit

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Rich Asplund on 06/03/2026

Chocolate Demand Concerns Weigh on Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -42 (-1.02%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -36 (-1.15%). Cocoa prices came under pressure today on chocolate demand concerns after Barry Callebaut, the world’s seventh largest chocolate maker by revenue, provided updated guidance that sugges

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Rich Asplund on 06/03/2026

Coffee Prices Sink on a Record Brazil Coffee Crop

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is down -3.55 (-1.37%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is down -74 (-2.11%). Coffee prices are retreating today, with arabica falling to a 1.5-year nearest-futures low and robusta falling to a 6-week low. The outlook for a record Brazil coffee crop is...Cu

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Austin Schroeder on 06/03/2026

Cotton Slipping Back on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is down 55 to 81 points so far on Wednesday. Futures posted gains of 38 to 73 points in most contracts on Tuesday. The US dollar index was up $0.023 at $99.170. Crude Oil was $1.23 higher to $93.39 The weekly NASS Crop Progress report showed 66%...Cotton field by Jim Black via Pi

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Austin Schroeder on 06/03/2026

Cotton Bulls Fight Back on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted gains of 38 to 73 points in most contracts on Tuesday. The US dollar index was up $0.023 at $99.170. Crude Oil was $1.23 higher to $93.39 The weekly NASS Crop Progress report showed 66% of the US cotton crop planted as of 5/31, 1% below normal....Cotton via Amber Martin via Uns

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Rich Asplund on 06/02/2026

Sugar Prices Retreat on Ample Global Supplies

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.07 (-0.48%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -4.20 (-0.93%). Sugar prices settled lower on Tuesday on the outlook for ample global supplies. Last Wednesday, Unica reported that 2026/27 Brazil Center-South sugar produc

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Rich Asplund on 06/02/2026

Cocoa Prices Jump on El Niño Risks

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +213 (+5.47%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +163 (+5.50%). Cocoa prices surged on Tuesday amid mounting weather concerns. The formation of an El Niño weather pattern could lead to warmer, drier conditions in West Africa,...Bar of ch

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Rich Asplund on 06/02/2026

Arabica Coffee Tumbles on Brazil Harvest Pressures

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.40 (-0.54%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +24 (+0.70%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with arabica falling to a 1.5-year nearest-futures low. Coffee prices are under pressure amid weather forecasts calling for drie

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Austin Schroeder on 06/02/2026

Cotton Extending Bounce on Tuesday

Cotton futures are up 55 to 70 points in most contracts at midday. The US dollar index is up $0.058 at $99.205. Crude Oil is up $1.13 higher to $93.02. The weekly NASS Crop Progress report showed 66% of the US cotton crop planted as of 5/31, 1% below normal....Cotton via Jeff Hutcheson via Unsplash

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Rich Asplund on 06/02/2026

Signs of Abundant Global Supplies Undercut Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.35%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -5.30 (-1.18%). Sugar prices are falling today amid signs of abundant global supplies. Last Wednesday, Unica reported that 2026/27 Brazil Center-South sugar production in April rose +55

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Rich Asplund on 06/02/2026

Mounting Weather Concerns Boost Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +216 (+5.55%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +166 (+5.60%). Cocoa prices are surging today amid mounting weather concerns. The formation of an El Niño weather pattern could lead to warmer, drier conditions in West Africa, potentially...Dry crack

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Rich Asplund on 06/02/2026

Brazil Harvest Pressures Weigh on Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is down -1.45 (-0.56%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +17 (+0.49%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with arabica falling to a 1.5-year nearest-futures low. Coffee prices are under pressure amid weather forecasts calling for drier conditions this week

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Austin Schroeder on 06/02/2026

Cotton Extending Rebound on Tuesday Morning

Cotton prices are up 60 to 93 points so far on Tuesday morning. Futures were up 36 to 62 points in most contracts on Monday. The US dollar index was $0.288 lower at $98.140. Crude Oil as up $5.26 at the close. The weekly NASS Crop Progress report showed 66%...Rolls of cotton fabric by hanohiki via i

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Austin Schroeder on 06/02/2026

Cotton Closes Higher on Monday

Cotton futures were up 36 to 62 points in most contracts on Monday. The US dollar index was $0.288 lower at $98.140. Crude Oil as up $5.26 at the close. The weekly NASS Crop Progress report showed 66% of the US cotton crop planted as of 5/31, 1% below normal....Cotton Fabric with texture by Kwangmoo

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