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Cotton #2 Oct '24 (CTV24)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Trading Mostly Lower on Thursday

Cotton futures are down 7 to 85 points so far on Thursday, with front months leading the losses. Crude oil is down another $2.07/bbl to $74.68. The US dollar index is up another $0.684 at $100.555. The market will round out the week today, with Friday off in observance of Juneteenth.

USDA’s Export Sales report from this morning showed 177,098 RB of cotton sold for 2025/26 in the week of 6/11. That was a 3-week low, but nearly triple the same week last year. There was also 188,395 RB in new crop sales in that week, back down from last week’s marketing year high. Shipments were tallied at 250,964 RB, the lowest since mid-February, but up 6.23% from the same week in 2025.

The Seam reported 6,099 bales sold on 6/17 at an average price of 74.41 cents. The Cotlook A Index was up 100 points on Wednesday at 86.50 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 1,677 bales on June 17 with the certified stocks level at 191,022 bales. The Adjusted World Price was down another 194 poin... Read more

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
$2,343/2,130
First Notice Date
09/24/24
Expiration Date
10/09/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 9, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
121,661 (-2,906)
203,578 (-14,410)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
126,353 (-9,030)
50,396 (+219)
Producers - Long / Short
47,749 (+2,210)
165,334 (-10,683)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
56,512 (-2,145)
20,844 (-756)
Managed Money - Long / Short
68,880 (-5,485)
26,342 (+1,876)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
57,473 (-3,545)
24,054 (-1,657)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
67.78 +6.24%
on 09/10/24
74.58 -3.45%
on 09/20/24
+4.47 (+6.62%)
since 09/09/24
3-Month
65.30 +10.28%
on 08/08/24
74.58 -3.45%
on 09/20/24
+2.88 (+4.17%)
since 07/09/24
52-Week
65.30 +10.28%
on 08/08/24
89.25 -19.32%
on 04/01/24
-11.49 (-13.76%)
since 10/09/23

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Cotton Trading Mostly Lower on Thursday

Cotton futures are down 7 to 85 points so far on Thursday, with front months leading the losses. Crude oil is down another $2.07/bbl to $74.68. The US dollar index is up another $0.684 at $100.555. The...

CTV26 : 79.34 (+0.21%)
CTN26 : 76.10 (-1.04%)
CTZ26 : 79.77 (-0.03%)
Sugar Prices Fall on Dollar Strength and Weakness in Crude Oil

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.27 (-1.95%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -6.10 (-1.35%). Sugar prices are falling today, with NY sugar matching Tuesday’s 1.75-month...

$DXY : 100.74 (+0.65%)
CLQ26 : 74.50 (-1.99%)
SBV26 : 14.13s (-1.67%)
SWQ26 : 445.30s (-1.53%)
Cocoa Prices Mixed on Currency Fluctuations

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -12 (-0.29%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +31 (+0.98%). Cocoa prices are mixed today. NY cocoa is under pressure today from a stronger dollar and...

$DXY : 100.74 (+0.65%)
CCU26 : 4,237s (unch)
CAU26 : 3,198s (+1.17%)
Arabica Coffee Erases Early Gains as the Dollar Rallies

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is down -2.70 (-0.97%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +8 (+0.22%). Coffee prices today fell from early highs and are trading mixed as a rally in the dollar...

$DXY : 100.74 (+0.65%)
RMU26 : 3,629s (+0.19%)
KCU26 : 267.80s (-1.51%)
Ignore the Bounce. Cotton Prices Are Still Headed Lower.

December cotton futures present a selling opportunity on fresh price weakness.

CTZ26 : 79.77 (-0.03%)
Cotton Slipping Back on Thursday AM Trade

Cotton price action is down 5 to 82 points so far on the Thursday AM session, led by the front months. Futures closed with Wednesday gains of 115 to 204 points in most contracts. Crude oil was down 17...

CTV26 : 79.34 (+0.21%)
CTN26 : 76.10 (-1.04%)
CTZ26 : 79.77 (-0.03%)
Cotton Rallies on Wednesday

Cotton futures closed with Wednesday gains of 115 to 204 points in most contracts. Crude oil was down 17 cents at $75.88. The US dollar index was up $0.981 at $100.26. The Fed left rates unchanged today...

CTV26 : 79.34 (+0.21%)
CTN26 : 76.10 (-1.04%)
CTZ26 : 79.77 (-0.03%)
Sugar Prices Rise on Weak India Monsoon Rains

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.03 (+0.22%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +2.30 (+0.51%). Sugar prices moved higher on Wednesday for a second day amid...

CLQ26 : 74.50 (-1.99%)
SBV26 : 14.13s (-1.67%)
SWQ26 : 445.30s (-1.53%)
Cocoa Markets Price in Global Weather Risks

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +2 (+0.05%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +5 (+0.16%). Cocoa prices climbed to 3-week highs on Wednesday and settled slightly higher....

CCU26 : 4,237s (unch)
CAU26 : 3,198s (+1.17%)
Tighter Supplies and Brazil Harvest Delays Boost Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.60 (+0.22%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +11 (+0.30%). Coffee prices on Wednesday extended this week’s rally and posted fresh...

RMU26 : 3,629s (+0.19%)
KCU26 : 267.80s (-1.51%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 72.01
2nd Resistance Point 72.01
1st Resistance Point 72.01
Last Price 72.01s
1st Support Level 72.01
2nd Support Level 72.01
3rd Support Level 72.01

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52-Week High 89.25
Fibonacci 61.8% 80.10
Fibonacci 50% 77.28
Fibonacci 38.2% 74.45
Last Price 72.01s
52-Week Low 65.30

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