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Cotton #2 Jul '24 (CTN24)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Pushes Higher on Thursday

Cotton futures posted gains of 26 to 38 points across most contracts on Thursday. Crude oil futures were up $1.24 per barrel on the day at $66.43. The US dollar index was up $0.139 to $97.760. 

USDA’s Ag Outlook Forum showed the office of the Chief Economist’s initial balance sheet this morning, with cotton acreage pegged at 9.4 million acres to be planted this spring. Production is seen at 13.650 million bales.

The Seam showed sales of 16,513 bales sold on 2/18, averaging 58.85 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was down 30 points on Wednesday at 73.55 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up another 2,565 bales on February 18, with the certified stocks level at 117,075 bales. The Adjusted World Price was up 66 points this afternoon to 50.05 cents/lb.

Mar 26 Cotton  closed at 61.93, up 38 points,

May 26 Cotton  closed at 64.14, up 38 points,

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 65.73, up 26 points

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Contract Specifications

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Contract
Cotton #2
Contract Size
50,000 pounds (approximately 100 bales)
Tick Size
0.01 cents per pound ($5.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
8:00p.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:20p.m.) CST
Exchange
ICE/US
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$1,254/1,140
First Notice Date
06/24/24
Expiration Date
07/09/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Jul '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jul Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 10, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
168,492 (-18,162)
118,425 (-25,831)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
99,841 (-1,947)
151,167 (+6,635)
Producers - Long / Short
99,265 (-14,862)
101,485 (-15,336)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
60,961 (+3,772)
8,674 (-3,423)
Managed Money - Long / Short
42,098 (-2,370)
118,611 (+1,807)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
57,743 (+423)
32,556 (+4,828)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
66.96 unch
on 07/09/24
74.28 -9.85%
on 06/10/24
-6.88 (-9.32%)
since 06/07/24
3-Month
66.96 unch
on 07/09/24
88.52 -24.36%
on 04/10/24
-20.88 (-23.77%)
since 04/09/24
52-Week
66.96 unch
on 07/09/24
102.68 -34.79%
on 02/28/24
-14.08 (-17.37%)
since 07/07/23

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Cotton Pushes Higher on Thursday

Cotton futures posted gains of 26 to 38 points across most contracts on Thursday. Crude oil futures were up $1.24 per barrel on the day at $66.43. The US dollar index was up $0.139 to $97.760. USDA’s...

CTK26 : 64.26 (+0.19%)
CTH26 : 62.12 (+0.31%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Slip as the Dollar Strengthens

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.10 (-0.71%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -4.60 (-1.13%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance on Thursday and settled...

$DXY : 97.93 (+0.24%)
SBK26 : 13.70s (-0.44%)
SWK26 : 403.30s (-1.13%)
Cocoa Prices Sharply Lower as Supplies Climb and Demand Falters

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Thursday closed down -258 (-8.00%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -140 (-6.17%). Cocoa prices extended their six-week-long selloff on Thursday, sinking...

CCK26 : 3,058s (-7.72%)
CAK26 : 2,146s (-7.02%)
Coffee Prices Pressured as the Global Supply Outlook Improves

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.15 (-0.05%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed down -68 (-1.82%). Coffee prices settled lower on Thursday, with arabica falling to a...

RMK26 : 3,620s (-1.71%)
KCK26 : 285.40s (+0.09%)
Cotton Holding onto Gains at Thursday’s Midday

Cotton futures are trading with gains of 10 to 23 points so far on Thursday. Crude oil futures are up $1.39 per barrel on the day at $66.64. The US dollar index is up $0.199 to $97.820. USDA’s Ag Outlook...

CTK26 : 64.26 (+0.19%)
CTH26 : 62.12 (+0.31%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Dollar Strength Weighs on Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.15 (-1.06%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -5.60 (-1.372%). Sugar prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower as the dollar's...

SBK26 : 13.70s (-0.44%)
SWK26 : 403.30s (-1.13%)
Cocoa Prices Plummet as Buyers Retrench and Supplies Build

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -232 (-7.19%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -124 (-5.47%). Cocoa prices extended their six-week-long selloff today, sinking to 2.75-year nearest-futures...

CCK26 : 3,058s (-7.72%)
CAK26 : 2,146s (-7.02%)
Coffee Prices Retreat as the Global Supply Outlook Improves

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -5.90 (-2.05%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is down -72 (-1.93%). Coffee prices are retreating today, with arabica falling to a 15-month low and robusta...

RMK26 : 3,620s (-1.71%)
KCK26 : 285.40s (+0.09%)
How Much Lower Will Cotton Prices Go Here?

May cotton futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

CTK26 : 64.26 (+0.19%)
Cotton Posting Thursday AM Gains

Cotton prices are 15 to 25 points higher so far. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts 3 to 12 points higher. Crude oil futures were up $2.74 per barrel on the day at $65.07. The US dollar...

CTK26 : 64.26 (+0.19%)
CTH26 : 62.12 (+0.31%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 66.96
2nd Resistance Point 66.96
1st Resistance Point 66.96
Last Price 66.96s
1st Support Level 66.96
2nd Support Level 66.96
3rd Support Level 66.96

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52-Week High 102.68
Fibonacci 61.8% 89.03
Fibonacci 50% 84.82
Fibonacci 38.2% 80.61
Last Price 66.96s
52-Week Low 66.96

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