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Cotton #2 Dec '26 (CTZ26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Slips Lower into Tuesday Close

Cotton futures ended Tuesday on a weaker noted despite a midday bounce, with contracts down 23 to 74 points on the session. Crude oil was up $1.69 on the day with the US dollar index was up $0.325.

Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 60% of the US cotton crop squared as of Sunday, 1% ahead of normal. The crop was also 22% setting bolls, matching the 5-year average pace. Condition ratings were pegged at 44% good/excellent, down 2 percentage points on the week. The Brugler500 index was down 1 points to 331. Crop ratings in TX were down 7 points on the week, with GA ratings improving 2 points.

The Cotlook A Index was unchanged on July 13 at 90.70 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 5,842 bales on 7/13 via decertification, with the certified stocks level at 121,258 bales. The Adjusted World Price was back up 92 points last week to 62.86 cents/lb. 

Oct 26 Cotton  closed at 79.6, down 23 points,

Dec 26 Cotton  closed at 80.87, down 64 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
$2,343/2,130
First Notice Date
11/23/26 (132 days)
Expiration Date
12/08/26 (147 days)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Dec '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
111,052 (+1,683)
206,591 (+13,700)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
137,454 (+5,585)
49,026 (-4,995)
Producers - Long / Short
43,716 (+1,704)
170,178 (+11,900)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
55,580 (-810)
24,657 (+1,011)
Managed Money - Long / Short
64,185 (+3,597)
29,831 (-1,334)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
73,269 (+1,988)
19,195 (-3,661)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
75.50 +7.11%
on 06/26/26
82.96 -2.52%
on 07/13/26
+4.45 (+5.82%)
since 06/12/26
3-Month
75.17 +7.58%
on 06/11/26
88.08 -8.19%
on 05/13/26
+3.67 (+4.75%)
since 04/14/26
52-Week
66.86 +20.95%
on 12/16/25
88.08 -8.19%
on 05/13/26
+11.17 (+16.03%)
since 07/14/25

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Cotton Slips Lower into Tuesday Close

Cotton futures ended Tuesday on a weaker noted despite a midday bounce, with contracts down 23 to 74 points on the session. Crude oil was up $1.69 on the day with the US dollar index was up $0.325. Monday...

CTZ26 : 80.87s (-0.79%)
CTV26 : 79.60s (-0.29%)
CTZ26 : 80.87s (-0.79%)
Why is Coffee Back in Bullish Mode?

Nearby ICE Arabica coffee futures prices fell below $2.40 per pound in June, where they found a bottom and then exploded over $1 higher in July. After a correction from the October 2025 record high, coffee...

KCU26 : 326.10s (-1.18%)
CANE : 9.84 (+0.92%)
Sugar Prices Settle Higher on Higher Brazil Ethanol Blend

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.13 (+0.88%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +0.30 (+0.06%). Sugar prices settled higher on Tuesday after Brazil approved...

CLQ26 : 79.97 (+0.79%)
SBV26 : 14.88s (+0.88%)
SWV26 : 462.50s (+1.03%)
Ample Ivory Coast Supplies Weigh on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -36 (-0.62%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -21 (-0.48%). Cocoa prices moved lower on Tuesday for a third session, amid negative...

CCU26 : 5,806s (-0.62%)
CAZ26 : 4,378s (-0.55%)
Coffee Prices Settle Mixed in Volatile Trade

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Tuesday closed down -3.90 (-1.18%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +15 (+0.39%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Tuesday. Since posting 5.5-month highs...

^USDBRL : 5.08850 (-0.02%)
RMU26 : 3,849s (+0.39%)
KCU26 : 326.10s (-1.18%)
Cotton Facing Early Tuesday Weakness

Cotton futures are back to higher trade on Tuesday with contracts up 27 to 40 points so far at midday. Crude oil is up $1.03 on the day with the US dollar index was up $0.380. Monday afternoon’s Crop...

CTZ26 : 80.87s (-0.79%)
CTV26 : 79.60s (-0.29%)
CTZ26 : 80.87s (-0.79%)
Sugar Prices Gain as Brazil Boosts Its Gasoline Ethanol Blend

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.13 (+0.88%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +5.30 (+1.14%). Sugar prices are moving higher today after Brazil approved a higher...

CLQ26 : 79.97 (+0.79%)
SBV26 : 14.88s (+0.88%)
SWV26 : 462.50s (+1.03%)
Cocoa Prices Pressured as Supply Concerns Ease

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is down -14 (-0.24%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -5 (-0.11%). Cocoa prices are moving lower today for a third session, amid negative carryover...

CCU26 : 5,806s (-0.62%)
CAZ26 : 4,378s (-0.55%)
Coffee Prices Jump on Brazilian Real Strength

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +11.00 (+3.33%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +116 (+3.03%). Coffee prices are moving sharply higher today. Since posting 5.5-month highs...

^USDBRL : 5.08850 (-0.02%)
RMU26 : 3,849s (+0.39%)
KCU26 : 326.10s (-1.18%)
4 Catalysts Taking Coffee Prices Higher Here

September coffee futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

KCU26 : 326.10s (-1.18%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 83.40
2nd Resistance Point 82.84
1st Resistance Point 81.86
Last Price 80.87s
1st Support Level 80.32
2nd Support Level 79.76
3rd Support Level 78.78

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52-Week High 88.08
Last Price 80.87s
Fibonacci 61.8% 79.97
Fibonacci 50% 77.47
Fibonacci 38.2% 74.97
52-Week Low 66.86

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