Austin Schroeder on 01/13/2026

Cotton Holds Gains on Monday

Cotton futures close with gains of 50 to 55 points across the front months on Monday, as USDA data was friendlier to the market. Crude oil futures were back up 72 cents per barrel at $59.84. The US dollar index was down $0.215 at $98.675. NASS Cotton Ginnings data showed...Cotton field with closeup

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Rich Asplund on 01/12/2026

Signs of a Larger Global Surplus Weigh on Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed down -0.05 (-0.34%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -2.50 (-0.59%). Sugar prices settled lower on Monday amid signs of a larger global sugar surplus. Covrig Analytics on Monday raised its 2025/26 global sugar surplus estimate

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Rich Asplund on 01/12/2026

Cocoa Prices Settle Higher on Dollar Weakness and Commodity Index Buying

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Monday closed up +98 (+1.83%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed up +24 (+0.61%). Cocoa prices recovered from 6-week lows on Monday and settled higher after dollar weakness (DXY00 ) spurred short covering in cocoa futures. Cocoa prices have underlying support.

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Rich Asplund on 01/12/2026

Coffee Prices Pressured by Brazil Rain Forecasts

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Monday closed down -1.60 (-0.45%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +14 (+0.36%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Monday amid forecasts of rain over central Brazil this week, easing dryness concerns. However, coffee prices recovered from their worst level

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Austin Schroeder on 01/12/2026

Cotton Rallying on Monday

Cotton futures are showing 60 to 68 point gains so far on Monday following a modestly Friendly USDA report. Crude oil futures are back up 9 cents per barrel at $59.21. The US dollar index is down $0.265 at $98.625. NASS Cotton Ginnings data showed 11.962 million RB of cotton...Rolls of cotton fabric

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Rich Asplund on 01/12/2026

Sugar Prices Fall on Signs of a Larger Global Surplus

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.08 (-0.54%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -3.40 (-0.80%). Sugar prices are under pressure today on signs of a larger global sugar surplus. Covrig Analytics today raised its 2025/26 global sugar surplus estimate to 4.7...Many su

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Rich Asplund on 01/12/2026

Cocoa Prices Rebound on Dollar Weakness and Commodity Index Buying

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +91 (+1.70%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +25 (+0.64%). Cocoa prices recovered from 6-week lows today, turning higher after dollar weakness (DXY00 ) spurred short covering in cocoa futures. Cocoa prices also have underlying support from expectati

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Rich Asplund on 01/12/2026

Brazil Rain Forecasts Weigh on Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -4.30 (-1.20%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is down -5 (-0.13%). Coffee prices are under pressure today amid forecasts of rain over central Brazil this week, easing dryness concerns. Robusta coffee is also under pressure amid soaring coffee export

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Austin Schroeder on 01/12/2026

Cotton Trading with Monday AM Gains

Cotton price action is up 50 to 60 points so far on Monday. Futures rounded out the Friday session with contracts steady to 5 points lower, as March was 40 points higher last week. Crude oil futures were back up $1.02 per barrel at $58.78. The US dollar index was...Rolls of cotton fabric by hanohiki

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Austin Schroeder on 01/10/2026

Cotton Closes Friday with Slight Weakness

Cotton futures rounded out the Friday session with contracts steady to 5 points lower, as March was 40 points higher this week. Crude oil futures were back up $1.02 per barrel at $58.78. The US dollar index was up $0.212 at $98.900. USDA’s Export Sales now has upland cotton export...Rolls of cotton

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Rich Asplund on 01/09/2026

Sugar Prices Pressured by a Stronger Dollar

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed down -0.08 (-0.53%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -2.00 (-0.47%). Sugar prices settled lower on Friday amid pressure from a stronger dollar. The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 4-week high on Friday, weighing...Sugar cub

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Rich Asplund on 01/09/2026

Hedging by Cocoa Exporters Sends Cocoa Prices Plummeting

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Friday closed down -732 (-12.05%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -452 (-10.35%). Cocoa prices plummeted on Friday, with NY cocoa sinking to a 6-week low and London cocoa sliding to a 1-month low. Cocoa prices fell sharply on Friday...Cocoa by Public

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Rich Asplund on 01/09/2026

Coffee Prices Sink as Brazil Rain Forecasts Ease Dryness Concerns

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Friday closed down -14.70 (-3.95%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed down -25 (-0.64%). Coffee prices sold off sharply on Friday amid forecasts of rain over central Brazil during the next week, easing dryness concerns. Also, Friday's rally in the dollar ind

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Austin Schroeder on 01/09/2026

Cotton Slipping Lower on Friday

Cotton futures are trading with 5 to 10 point losses at midday. Crude oil futures are back up $1.42 per barrel at $59.18. The US dollar index is up $0.232 at $98.920. USDA’s Export Sales now has upland cotton export commitments at 6.598 million RB, which is down 15% from...Green cotton boll via shut

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Rich Asplund on 01/09/2026

Sugar Prices Slip as the Dollar Strengthens

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.33%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -1.20 (-0.28%). Sugar prices are under pressure today from a stronger dollar. The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 4-week high today, weighing on most commodities, including...Glass j

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Rich Asplund on 01/09/2026

Cocoa Prices Plummet as Exporters Hedge Against the Upcoming West African Harvest

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -706 (-11.62%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -451 (-10.33%). Cocoa prices are plummeting today, with NY cocoa falling to a 6-week low and London cocoa sliding to a 1-month low. Cocoa exporters are taking advantage of this...Cacao beans by Gat

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Rich Asplund on 01/09/2026

Rain Forecasts for Brazil Hammer Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -12.70 (-3.41%). March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is down -40 (-1.02%). Coffee prices are sharply lower today amid forecasts of rain over central Brazil during the next week, easing dryness concerns. Also, today's rally in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to..

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