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Cotton #2 May '24 (CTK24)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Falling Back to Start Turnaround Tuesday Trade

Cotton price action is 68 to 110 points lower so far on Tuesday morning. Futures closed the Monday session with contracts 110 to 309 points higher on the day. The US dollar index was $0.298 lower at $98.91. Crude oil was up $1.83 at $107.25 on the day. Much of the buying was due to a White House fact sheet on the US/China talks from last week, in part stating that China will purchase at least $17 billion per year of U.S. agricultural products for the next three years in addition to the previous soybean commitments.

NASS Crop Progress data showed 41% of the US cotton crop planted as of May 17, which was 1 percentage point ahead of the 5-year average of 40%.

The Cotlook A Index was back down 275 points on May 15 at 93.90 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up 324 bales on Friday, with the certified stocks level at 193,438 bales. The Adjusted World Price was up another 228 points last week at 71.87 cents/lb. 

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 83.7, up 309 points, currently... 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
$2,123/1,930
First Notice Date
04/24/24
Expiration Date
05/08/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 12, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
103,453 (+2,648)
220,612 (+4,876)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
147,784 (+3,696)
45,395 (+1,989)
Producers - Long / Short
38,710 (+945)
182,247 (-664)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
53,863 (-4,326)
27,485 (-489)
Managed Money - Long / Short
82,220 (+7,555)
26,727 (+399)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
65,564 (-3,859)
18,668 (+1,590)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
74.92 +6.86%
on 05/02/24
87.23 -8.22%
on 04/09/24
-6.59 (-7.61%)
since 04/08/24
3-Month
74.92 +6.86%
on 05/02/24
103.80 -22.87%
on 02/28/24
-9.62 (-10.73%)
since 02/08/24
52-Week
74.92 +6.86%
on 05/02/24
103.80 -22.87%
on 02/28/24
-2.61 (-3.16%)
since 05/08/23

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Cotton Falling Back to Start Turnaround Tuesday Trade

Cotton price action is 68 to 110 points lower so far on Tuesday morning. Futures closed the Monday session with contracts 110 to 309 points higher on the day. The US dollar index was $0.298 lower at $98.91....

CTV26 : 83.00 (-1.10%)
CTN26 : 82.24 (-1.74%)
CTZ26 : 83.03 (-1.13%)
Cotton Rallies into the Monday Close

Cotton futures closed the Monday session with contracts 110 to 309 points higher on the day. The US dollar index was $0.298 lower at $98.91. Crude oil was up $1.83 at $107.25 on the day. NASS Crop Progress...

CTV26 : 83.00 (-1.10%)
CTN26 : 82.24 (-1.74%)
CTZ26 : 83.03 (-1.13%)
Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2026-05-18

MWN26 : 7.0425 (+0.14%)
ZSN26 : 1214-0 (+0.08%)
XBQ26 : 215.75 (-0.35%)
XEU26 : 69.69 (-0.19%)
SWQ26 : 441.30 (+1.10%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.6375 (+0.45%)
ZON26 : 380-4 (+2.01%)
ZRN26 : 12.715 (-0.78%)
MLU26 : 213.50 (+0.12%)
Y2K26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCN26 : 477-6 (+0.16%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Forecasts for Record Global Sugar Production Weigh on Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Monday closed down -0.07 (-0.47%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -2.00 (-0.46%). Sugar prices fell to 1-week lows on Monday and settled lower...

SBN26 : 14.99 (+1.77%)
SWQ26 : 441.30 (+1.10%)
Improving Supply Outlook Hammers Cocoa Prices

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Monday closed down -211 (-5.27%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -159 (-5.24%). Cocoa prices on Monday extended their week-long plunge, posting 2-week lows....

CCN26 : 3,925 (+3.53%)
CAN26 : 2,977 (+3.55%)
Expectations for Ample Coffee Supplies Weigh on Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Monday closed down -2.70 (-1.01%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed down -59 (-1.75%). Coffee prices on Monday added to last Friday's sharp losses, with arabica...

RMN26 : 3,318 (+0.36%)
KCN26 : 268.80 (+1.74%)
Cotton Rallying into Midday Trade

Cotton futures are trading with 193 to 276 point gains at midday. The US dollar index is $0.258 lower at $98.95. Crude oil is up $1.33 at $106.75 on the day. On Sunday, the White House released a fact...

CTV26 : 83.00 (-1.10%)
CTN26 : 82.24 (-1.74%)
CTZ26 : 83.03 (-1.13%)
Sugar Prices Slide as ISO Projects a Record Global Crop

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.06 (-0.41%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -3.40 (-0.78%). Sugar prices fell to 1-week lows today after the International Sugar Organization...

SBN26 : 14.99 (+1.77%)
SWQ26 : 441.30 (+1.10%)
Cocoa Prices Sink as the Global Supply Outlook Improves

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -224 (-5.60%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -167 (-6.50%). Cocoa prices today extended their week-long plunge, posting 2-week lows. Since posting...

CCN26 : 3,925 (+3.53%)
CAN26 : 2,977 (+3.55%)
Coffee Prices Pressured by an Improved Brazil Coffee Crop Outlook

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is down -2.45 (-0.92%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is down -56 (-1.66%). Coffee prices today added to last Friday's sharp losses, with arabica falling to a...

RMN26 : 3,318 (+0.36%)
KCN26 : 268.80 (+1.74%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 80.06
2nd Resistance Point 80.06
1st Resistance Point 80.06
Last Price 80.06s
1st Support Level 80.06
2nd Support Level 80.06
3rd Support Level 80.06

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52-Week High 103.80
Fibonacci 61.8% 92.77
Fibonacci 50% 89.36
Fibonacci 38.2% 85.95
Last Price 80.06s
52-Week Low 74.92

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