Austin Schroeder on 10/16/2026

Cotton Popping Higher on Friday Morning

Cotton price action is up 22 to 36 points so far on Friday morning. Futures were under pressure late, despite supportive outside markets, as contracts were down 24 to 60 points. Crude oil was up $2.46 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.562 lower. The Seam...Multicolored cotton fa

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Austin Schroeder on 10/16/2026

Cotton Fades Lower on Thursday

Cotton futures were under pressure late, despite supportive outside markets, as contracts were down 24 to 60 points. Crude oil was up $2.46 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.562 lower. The Seam reported 3,109 bales sold on Wednesday, at an average of 76.59 cents/lb. The...Cotton

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Rich Asplund on 10/15/2026

Sugar Prices Climb on Weather Threats to Global Output

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed up +0.29 (+1.39%) on Thursday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +6.20 (+1.12%). Sugar prices moved higher on Thursday and are just below recent significant highs. Sugar prices have rallied sharply over the past three weeks, with...Ha

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Rich Asplund on 10/15/2026

Cocoa Prices Rise as Chocolate Demand Improves

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +96 (+1.67%) on Thursday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed up +45 (+1.04%). Cocoa prices settled higher on Thursday amid signs of stronger global cocoa demand. The Cocoa Association of Asia reported Thursday that Q3 Asian cocoa grindings rose

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Rich Asplund on 10/15/2026

Coffee Prices Slide on Optimism Over Global Coffee Crops

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -3.25 (-1.09%) on Thursday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -108 (-3.10%). Coffee prices fell sharply on Thursday, with robusta posting a 2-week low. Beneficial growing conditions in Brazil and Vietnam are negative for coffee prices.

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Austin Schroeder on 10/15/2026

Cotton Fading Off Outside Support for Midday Weakness

Cotton futures are down 60 to 65 points at midday. Crude oil is up $3.16 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.442 lower. The Seam reported 3,109 bales sold on Wednesday, at an average of 76.59 cents/lb. The Cotlook A index was steady on 10/14 at...Cotton field by Jim Black via Pixa

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Rich Asplund on 10/15/2026

Weather Risks Underpin Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is up +0.23 (+1.10%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +4.40 (+0.79%). Sugar prices are climbing today and remain just below recent significant highs. Sugar prices have rallied sharply over the past three weeks, with NY sugar...Sugar cane

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Rich Asplund on 10/15/2026

Improving Global Cocoa Demand Boosts Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +73 (+1.27%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +21 (+0.49%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today on signs of stronger global demand. The Cocoa Association of Asia reported today that Q3 Asian cocoa grindings rose by a...Chocolate cocoa chopp

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Rich Asplund on 10/15/2026

Beneficial Growing Conditions in Brazil and Vietnam Weigh on Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -3.05 (-1.02%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -67 (-1.92%). Coffee prices are retreating today, with robusta falling to a 2-week low. Beneficial growing conditions in Brazil and Vietnam are negative for coffee prices. Above-normal ra

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Austin Schroeder on 10/15/2026

Cotton Posting Thursday AM Weakness

Cotton price action is down 15 to 23 points so far on Thursday. Futures closed the midweek session, with contracts up 15 to 21 points in the front months and down 2 to 35 in the deferreds. Crude oil was up $1.03 per barrel on the session, with the US...Cotton field by Jim Black via Pixabay

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Austin Schroeder on 10/14/2026

Cotton Slips to Close Mixed on Wednesday

Cotton futures closed the midweek session, with contracts up 15 to 21 points in the front months and down 2 to 35 in the deferreds. Crude oil was up $1.03 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.326 higher. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 82% of...Cotton on dry branch by Marian

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Rich Asplund on 10/14/2026

Sugar Prices Fall on Long Liquidation Pressures

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) closed down -0.27 (-1.28%) on Wednesday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -7.00 (-1.25%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Wednesday and moved sharply lower after a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a...Many sugar cubes in pile

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Rich Asplund on 10/14/2026

Cocoa Prices Edge Higher on Demand Strength

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +2 (+0.03%) on Wednesday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed up +25 (+0.58%). Cocoa prices extended this week’s rally on Wednesday, with NY cocoa posting a 1-month high and London cocoa a 6-week high. Stronger cocoa demand is bullish...Bar of c

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Rich Asplund on 10/14/2026

Supply Risks Boost Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed up +5.35 (+1.83%) on Wednesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed up +24 (+0.69%). Coffee prices moved higher on Wednesday on supply concerns. Last Friday, Colombia’s Coffee Federation reported that 2025/26 Colombia coffee production (Oct-Sep) f

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Austin Schroeder on 10/14/2026

Cotton Off the Morning Highs, but Still Higher at Wednesday’s Midday

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 40 to 46 points across the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil is up $1.68 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.626 higher. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 82% of the US cotton crop with bolls opening...Rolls of cotton fabric

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Rich Asplund on 10/14/2026

Sugar Prices Erase Early Gains on Dollar Strength

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH27 ) is down -0.11 (-0.52%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is down -3.90 (-0.69%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower after a rally in the dollar index ($DXY ) to a 1.5-year high spurred...Sugar crystals under magnificati

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Rich Asplund on 10/14/2026

Signs of Stronger Demand Support Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +0.12 (+0.21%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +31 (+0.72%). Cocoa prices extended this week’s rally today, with NY cocoa posting a 1-month high and London cocoa a 6-week high. Signs of strength in cocoa demand are...Chocolate cocoa choppe

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Rich Asplund on 10/14/2026

Concerns Over Tight Supplies Boost Coffee Prices

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is up +7.00 (+2.39%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is up +34 (+0.98%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today on supply concerns. Last Friday, Colombia’s Coffee Federation reported that 2025/26 Colombia coffee production (Oct-Sep) fell -15% y/y to

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Austin Schroeder on 10/14/2026

Cotton Rallying on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is up 109 to 120 points on Wednesday morning. Futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 9 points lower to 6 points higher. Crude oil was up $1.05 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.375 lower. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 82%...Multicolored co

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Austin Schroeder on 10/14/2026

Cotton Posts Mixed Trade on Tuesday

Cotton futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 9 points lower to 6 points higher. Crude oil was up $1.05 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.375 lower. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 82% of the US cotton crop with bolls opening as of Sunday....Cotton field with c

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