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Cotton #2 Dec '10 (CTZ10)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Collapsing at Wednesday’s Midday

Cotton futures are under pressure on Wednesday, with contracts falling back 170 to 230 points across the front months. The US dollar index was 0.179 higher at $98.400. Crude oil was up another $3.93 to $93.60.

The Seam showed 905 bales sold on April 21 at an average of 74.69 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was another 35 points higher on Tuesday at 89.45 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up 893 bales via new certifications on 4/21, with the certified stocks level at 165,860 bales. The Adjusted World Price was up another 287 points last week to 61.61 cents/lb. 

May 26 Cotton  is at 76.05, down 221 points,

Jul 26 Cotton  is at 78.56, down 230 points,

Dec 26 Cotton  is at 80.01, down 178 points

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. F... 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
$1,336/1,215
First Notice Date
11/23/10
Expiration Date
12/08/10 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Dec '10
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 14, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
113,343 (-10,715)
195,037 (+1,136)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
127,016 (-4,263)
57,266 (-12,656)
Producers - Long / Short
49,385 (-2,268)
167,818 (+2,505)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
55,007 (-4,913)
18,268 (+2,165)
Managed Money - Long / Short
55,170 (+661)
42,054 (-12,900)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
71,846 (-4,924)
15,212 (+244)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
110.85 +24.49%
on 11/23/10
157.23 -12.23%
on 11/10/10
-8.23 (-5.63%)
since 11/08/10
3-Month
89.95 +53.42%
on 09/09/10
157.23 -12.23%
on 11/10/10
+47.44 (+52.39%)
since 09/08/10
52-Week
68.55 +101.31%
on 02/05/10
157.23 -12.23%
on 11/10/10
+60.65 (+78.41%)
since 12/08/09

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CTK26 : 76.33s (-2.47%)
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CLM26 : 92.96s (+3.67%)
SBN26 : 13.81s (+0.66%)
SWQ26 : 423.70s (+0.40%)
Supply Risks Boost Cocoa Prices

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Cotton price action is up 12 to 19 points on Wednesday morning. Futures posted 66 to 114 point gains across the board on Tuesday. The US dollar index was 0.278 higher at $98.185. Crude oil was up another...

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SBN26 : 13.81s (+0.66%)
SWQ26 : 423.70s (+0.40%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 144.00
1st Resistance Point 141.00
Last Price 138.00s
1st Support Level 136.00
2nd Support Level 134.00
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 157.23
Last Price 138.00s
Fibonacci 61.8% 123.35
Fibonacci 50% 112.89
Fibonacci 38.2% 102.43
52-Week Low 68.55

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