Austin Schroeder on 12/30/2025

Cotton Faces Pressure into the Close

Cotton futures slipped lower into the close, with contracts posting losses of 10 to 15 points on the day. Crude oil futures were $1.09 per barrel higher at $57.83. The US dollar index was steady at $97.700. The December 26 online auction from The Seam showed sales of 9,181 bales...Cotton field by Wi

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Rich Asplund on 12/29/2025

Sugar Prices Gain on the Outlook for Smaller Sugar Production in Brazil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.09 (+0.59%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -0.60 (-0.14%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Monday, with NY sugar matching last Wednesday's 2.25-month high. Sugar prices have carryover support from last Tuesday when consu

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Rich Asplund on 12/29/2025

Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher as Ivory Coast Cocoa Port Arrivals Slow

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Monday closed up +289 (+4.85%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +276 (+6.55%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Monday, posting 2-week highs. The slower pace of cocoa arrivals at ports in the Ivory Coast has fueled concerns about tighter supplies...Bar of

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Rich Asplund on 12/29/2025

Coffee Prices Settle Higher on Slack Rainfall in Brazil

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Monday closed up +1.90 (+0.54%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +26 (+0.67%). Coffee prices climbed to 1.5-week highs on Monday and settled higher as below-average rainfall in Brazil has heightened concerns about the coffee crop. Somar Meteorologia rep

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Austin Schroeder on 12/29/2025

Cotton Holding onto Slight Gains on Monday

Cotton futures are showing slight 5 to 10 point gains across the front months on Monday. Crude oil futures are $1.35 per barrel higher at $58.09. The US dollar index is up $0.152 to $97.850. The December 26 online auction from The Seam showed sales of 9,181 bales at an...Cotton yarn via Kelly Sikk

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Rich Asplund on 12/29/2025

Sugar Prices Supported by the Outlook for Smaller Sugar Output in Brazil

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.09 (+0.59%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -1.20 (-0.28%). Sugar prices are mixed today, with NY sugar matching last Wednesday's 2.25-month high. Sugar prices have carryover support from last Tuesday when consulting firm Safras &.

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Rich Asplund on 12/29/2025

Cocoa Prices Jump as Ivory Coast Cocoa Port Arrivals Slow

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +295 (+4.96%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +275 (+6.52%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today, posting 2-week highs. The slower pace of cocoa arrivals at ports in the Ivory Coast has fueled concerns about tighter supplies and...Cocoa by Ha11ok

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Rich Asplund on 12/29/2025

Below-Average Rain in Brazil Boosts Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +1.05 (+0.30%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is up +17 (+0.44%). Coffee prices climbed to 1.5-week highs today as below-average rainfall in Brazil has heightened concerns about the coffee crop. Somar Meteorologia reported today that Brazil's largest a

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Austin Schroeder on 12/29/2025

Cotton Starting Monday with Slight Gains

Cotton prices are up 10 to 18 points. Futures closed the Friday session with contracts 25 to 40 points higher, as March posted a 74 point gain last week. Crude oil futures were $1.45 per barrel lower at $56.90. The US dollar index was up $0.054 to $97.735. The 12/24...Cotton on dry branch by Marian

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Darren Carlat on 12/28/2025

Cocoa Index Rebalance Update: Flows Are Building as Price Breaks the Downtrend

Cocoa prices have surged as traders begin to position ahead of January index rebalancing flows. Despite the recent rally, large passive buying requirements and historically light hedge fund positioning suggest the move may still be in its early stages.Chocolate cocoa chopped on table by Simone_ph vi

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Austin Schroeder on 12/27/2025

Cotton Closes the Week with Strength

Cotton futures closed the Friday session with contracts 25 to 40 points higher, as March posted a 74 point gain this week. Crude oil futures were $1.45 per barrel lower at $56.90. The US dollar index was up $0.054 to $97.735. The 12/24 online auction from The Seam showed sales...Cotton on branches

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Rich Asplund on 12/26/2025

NY Sugar Prices Fall Back on Some Long Liquidation Pressure

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed down -0.12 (-0.78%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.30 (+0.76%), and the London market on Friday remained closed as part of the Christmas holiday. NY sugar prices on Friday ran into some long...Many sugar cubes i

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Rich Asplund on 12/26/2025

Cocoa Prices See Some Long Liquidation Pressure

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) Friday closed down -13 (-0.22%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -87 (-2.02%) on Wednesday, and the market remained closed on Friday as part of the Christmas holiday. NY cocoa prices on Friday closed mildly lower on some pre-weekend long liquidation...Caca

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Rich Asplund on 12/26/2025

Coffee Prices Rally on Brazilian Heat Wave

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Friday closed up +5.10 (+1.48%). January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) settled up +42 (+1.06%) on Wednesday, remaining closed on Friday as part of the Christmas holiday. Coffee prices on Friday rallied on forecasts for a heat wave in key coffee-growing areas in Brazil

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Austin Schroeder on 12/26/2025

Cotton Posting Gains on Friday

Cotton futures are showing gains of 25 to 45 points so far at midday despite weaker outside markets. Crude oil futures are $1.13 per barrel lower at $57.22. The US dollar index is up $0.069 to $97.745. Export Sales data as of the week ending on 12/11 has cotton export...Multicolored cotton fabric b

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Rich Asplund on 12/26/2025

NY Sugar Prices Fall Back on Some Long Liquidation Pressure

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.11 (-0.72%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.30 (+0.76%), and the London market on Friday remained closed as part of the Christmas holiday. NY sugar prices today ran into some long liquidation pressure...Pour suga

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Rich Asplund on 12/26/2025

Cocoa Prices See Some Long Liquidation Pressure

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -8 (-0.13%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -87 (-2.02%) on Wednesday, and the market remained closed on Friday as part of the Christmas holiday. NY cocoa prices today are slightly lower on some pre-weekend long liquidation pressure...Hands

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Rich Asplund on 12/26/2025

Coffee Prices Rally on Brazilian Heat Wave

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is up +4.35 (+1.26%). January ICE robusta coffee (RMF26 ) settled up +42 (+1.06%) on Wednesday, remaining closed today as part of the Christmas holiday. Coffee prices today are higher after forecasts for a heat wave in key coffee-growing areas in Brazil that coul

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Austin Schroeder on 12/26/2025

Cotton Starting Post-Christmas Trade with Gains

Cotton price action is 33 to 40 points higher so far on Friday. Futures found buyers heading into Christmas, with contracts up 23 to 35 points on Wednesday. Crude oil futures were another 12 cents per barrel higher at $58.50. The US dollar index was back up $0.037 to $97.650....Rolls of cotton threa

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Austin Schroeder on 12/24/2025

Cotton Post Strength into Christmas Break

Cotton futures found buyers heading into Christmas, with contracts up 23 to 35 points on Wednesday. Crude oil futures were another 12 cents per barrel higher at $58.50. The US dollar index was back up $0.037 to $97.650. The markets will be closed on Thursday for Christmas and open back...Rolls of co

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