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Cotton #2 Jul '24 (CTN24)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Collapsing Early on Thursday

Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts coming off the midday highs, up 7 to 49 points. The US dollar index was $0.215 higher at $98.395. Crude oil was down $1.18 at $101.00 at the close.

A meeting between President Trump and China’s President Xi in Beijing concluded early this morning. Few details were released following the meeting, though there were no mention of any potential purchases. 

The Seam showed sales of 1,110 bales on May 12, at an average price of 82.50 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was back up 300 points on Tuesday at 97.65 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up 1,160 bales on 5/12, with the certified stocks level at 185,378 bales. The Adjusted World Price was up another 393 points last week at 69.59 cents/lb. 

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 86.81, up 49 points, currently down 301 points

Dec 26 Cotton  closed at 86.46, up 18 points, currently down 248 points

Mar 27 Cotton  closed at 87.03, up 25 points, currently down 248... 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
$2,035/1,850
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 May 5, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
100,805 (-4,377)
215,736 (+17,550)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
144,088 (+11,527)
43,406 (-8,214)
Producers - Long / Short
37,765 (-1,275)
182,911 (+14,181)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
58,189 (-2,670)
27,974 (+3,801)
Managed Money - Long / Short
74,665 (+6,538)
26,328 (-5,307)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
69,423 (+4,989)
17,078 (-2,907)
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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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July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is down -5.00 (-1.78%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is down -77 (-2.16%). Coffee prices are retreating today amid a stronger dollar. The dollar index ($DXY...

$DXY : 98.74 (+0.22%)
RMN26 : 3,485 (-2.11%)
KCN26 : 275.65 (-1.82%)
Cotton Collapsing Early on Thursday

Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts coming off the midday highs, up 7 to 49 points. The US dollar index was $0.215 higher at $98.395. Crude oil was down $1.18 at $101.00 at the close....

CTV26 : 84.40 (-3.10%)
CTN26 : 83.33 (-4.01%)
CTZ26 : 83.80 (-3.08%)
Cotton Close with Modest Wednesday Gains

Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts coming off the midday highs, up 7 to 49 points. The US dollar index was $0.215 higher at $98.395. Crude oil was down $1.18 at $101.00 at the close....

CTV26 : 84.40 (-3.10%)
CTN26 : 83.33 (-4.01%)
CTZ26 : 83.80 (-3.08%)
Sugar Sharply Higher on the Outlook for Global Deficits

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.37 (+2.47%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +13.70 (+3.10%). Sugar prices rallied sharply on Wednesday and posted 1-week...

SBN26 : 15.05 (-2.15%)
SWQ26 : 444.00 (-2.50%)
Producer Selling Weighs on Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Wednesday closed down -194 (-4.23%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -159 (-4.63%). Cocoa prices retreated on Wednesday amid selling pressure from producers...

$DXY : 98.74 (+0.22%)
CCN26 : 4,188 (-4.67%)
CAN26 : 3,117 (-4.74%)
Shrinking ICE Inventories Support Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.60 (+0.21%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +78 (+2.24%). Coffee prices settled higher on Wednesday, with robusta up sharply at a...

RMN26 : 3,485 (-2.11%)
KCN26 : 275.65 (-1.82%)
Cotton Posting Midweek Gains

Cotton futures are back up 89 to 131 points in the front months on Wednesday. The US dollar index is $0.215 higher at $98.395. Crude oil is down 31 cents at $101.87 at midday. The monthly WASDE update...

CTV26 : 84.40 (-3.10%)
CTN26 : 83.33 (-4.01%)
CTZ26 : 83.80 (-3.08%)
Expectations for Global Sugar Deficits Push Prices Sharply Higher

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.33 (+2.20%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +12.40 (+2.81%). Sugar prices rallied sharply today at 1-week highs amid an outlook for tighter...

SBN26 : 15.05 (-2.15%)
SWQ26 : 444.00 (-2.50%)
Cocoa Prices Retreat as Producers Lock in Higher Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -187 (-4.08%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -148 (-4.31%). Cocoa prices are falling today amid selling pressure from producers who are locking...

CCN26 : 4,188 (-4.67%)
CAN26 : 3,117 (-4.74%)
Tighter Inventories Boost Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +0.50 (+0.18%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +85 (+2.44%). Coffee prices are moving higher today, with robusta up sharply at a 7-week high. Tightness...

RMN26 : 3,485 (-2.11%)
KCN26 : 275.65 (-1.82%)

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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