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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Rich Asplund on 06/01/2026

Sugar Prices Continue Higher on Fears of a Weak Monsoon in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed up +0.39 (+2.77%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +11.80 (+2.69%). Monday’s gains added to last Friday’s rally of +0.93% in world sugar and +2.94% in London white sugar. Sugar prices on Monday continued higher...Many sugar cube

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Rich Asplund on 06/01/2026

Cocoa Prices Slump on Abundant Supplies

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Monday fell by -28 (-0.71%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) fell by -11 (-0.37%). Monday's sell-off added to last Friday's -4.29% sell-off in NY cocoa and -3.63% sell-off in London cocoa. Cocoa prices have fallen sharply due to rising inventories....Cocoa by Pub

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Rich Asplund on 06/01/2026

Coffee Prices Fall as Brazil’s Coffee Harvest Expected to Resume

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Monday closed down -5.00 (-1.88%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed down -38 (-1.09%). Coffee prices on Monday extended last Friday’s losses, when arabica coffee fell -3.15% and robusta coffee fell -2.19%. Arabica coffee prices on Monday fell to a new 1.5

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Austin Schroeder on 06/01/2026

Cotton Posting Monday AM Gains

Cotton futures are up 69 to 75 points in most contracts on Monday. The US dollar index was $0.308 lower at $99.160. Crude Oil is up $4.50 at midday. Commitment of Traders data showed managed money cutting back 7,845 contracts of futures and options from their net long in cotton...Rolls of cotton fab

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Rich Asplund on 06/01/2026

Sugar Prices Continue Higher on Fears of a Weak Monsoon in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) is up +0.44 (+3.13%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +12.20 (+2.78%). Today’s gains added to last Friday’s rally of +0.93% in world sugar and +2.94% in London white sugar. Sugar prices on Monday continued higher amid concerns...Glass jar and bowl w

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Rich Asplund on 06/01/2026

Cocoa Prices Slump on Abundant Supplies

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -35 (-0.89%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -11 (-0.37%). Today's sell-off added to last Friday's -4.29% sell-off in NY cocoa and -3.63% sell-off in London cocoa. Cocoa prices have fallen sharply due to rising inventories. ICE...Chocolat

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Rich Asplund on 06/01/2026

Coffee Prices Fall as Brazil’s Coffee Harvest Expected to Resume

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is down -5.60 (-2.11), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is down -25 (-0.72%). Coffee prices today extended last Friday’s losses, when arabica coffee fell -3.15% and robusta coffee fell -2.19%. Arabica coffee prices today fell to a new 1.5-year low on the...Be

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