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Cotton #2 Dec '26 (CTZ26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Rallies into the Wednesday Close

Cotton futures were in rally mode late on Wednesday, with contracts up 104 to 106 points in the front months. Crude oil was down $1.41/bbl to $68.09. The US dollar index was up $0.243 at $101.200. 

The annual June Acreage report showed all cotton acres this spring planted at 9.85 million, which was above the trade ideas of 9.6 million and the March number at 9.64 million acres. 

The Cotlook A Index was unchanged on Tuesday at 85.30 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on June 30 with the certified stocks level at 185,034 bales. The Adjusted World Price was back up 151 points last week at 63.88 cents/lb. It will be updated on Thursday.

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 73.28, up 106 points,

Dec 26 Cotton  closed at 77.84, up 104 points,

Mar 27 Cotton  closed at 79.19, up 105 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 (144 days)
Expiration Date
12/08/26 (159 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 23, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
104,997 (-5,594)
195,451 (+381)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
130,087 (+839)
46,529 (-4,042)
Producers - Long / Short
37,270 (-3,721)
161,116 (-2,699)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
57,857 (-21)
24,465 (+4,932)
Managed Money - Long / Short
63,065 (-807)
27,792 (-2,538)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
67,022 (+1,646)
18,737 (-1,504)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
75.17 +2.94%
on 06/11/26
81.08 -4.56%
on 06/04/26
-3.16 (-3.92%)
since 06/02/26
3-Month
74.50 +3.87%
on 04/08/26
88.08 -12.15%
on 05/13/26
+2.40 (+3.20%)
since 04/02/26
52-Week
66.86 +15.73%
on 12/16/25
88.08 -12.15%
on 05/13/26
+7.54 (+10.80%)
since 07/02/25

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Cotton Rallies into the Wednesday Close

Cotton futures were in rally mode late on Wednesday, with contracts up 104 to 106 points in the front months. Crude oil was down $1.41/bbl to $68.09. The US dollar index was up $0.243 at $101.200. The...

CTV26 : 75.94 (-0.14%)
CTN26 : 73.28s (+1.47%)
CTZ26 : 77.46 (-0.49%)
Fats and Oils

Fats and Oils - 2026-07-01

RSX26 : 735.70 (+0.05%)
KGV26 : 0.7605s (+1.41%)
ZCZ26 : 444-4 (+0.51%)
ZSDAUS-BIW.CM : 4,506,573 (unch)
XSU26 : 3,711s (+0.71%)
CTZ26 : 77.46 (-0.49%)
KOU26 : 4,507 (-1.10%)
XUU26 : 2,978s (+0.91%)
XTU26 : 4,752s (+0.36%)
XVU26 : 2,333s (+0.30%)
XXU26 : 8,442s (+0.42%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.4791 (-2.50%)
Global Weather Risks Boost Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.17 (+1.15%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +8.30 (+1.75%). Sugar prices extended their week-long rally on Wednesday,...

SBV26 : 15.01 (+0.13%)
SWV26 : 476.60 (+0.38%)
Excessive West African Rains Support Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +14 (+0.28%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) was unchanged. Cocoa prices settled mixed on Wednesday as they consolidate just below last...

CCU26 : 5,113 (+0.41%)
CAU26 : 3,814 (-0.08%)
Coffee Prices Surge on Brazil Weather Woes

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +13.45 (+4.54%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +113 (+3.09%). Coffee prices surged on Wednesday for a second session and posted...

RMU26 : 3,868 (+2.57%)
KCU26 : 311.20 (+0.42%)
Cotton Posting Midday Gains on Wednesday

Cotton futures are showing 22 point gains in the front month July with other nearbys up 90 points at midday. Crude oil was down $1.22/bbl to $65.28. The US dollar index is up $0.183 at $101.140. The annual...

CTV26 : 75.94 (-0.14%)
CTN26 : 73.28s (+1.47%)
CTZ26 : 77.46 (-0.49%)
Sugar Prices Climb on Global Weather Risks

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.13 (+0.88%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +9.30 (+1.96%). Sugar prices extended their week-long rally today, with NY sugar posting...

SBV26 : 15.01 (+0.13%)
SWV26 : 476.60 (+0.38%)
Cocoa Prices Consolidate Recent Gains

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +9 (+0.180%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -6 (-0.16%). Cocoa prices are mixed today as they consolidate below last Thursday’s 5.5-month...

CCU26 : 5,113 (+0.41%)
CAU26 : 3,814 (-0.08%)
Brazil Weather Risks Underpin Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is up +1.50 (+0.51%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +70 (+1.91%). Coffee prices are moving higher today, posting 4.75-month highs. Heavy rains...

RMU26 : 3,868 (+2.57%)
KCU26 : 311.20 (+0.42%)
June’s Top Commodity Performers and Underperformers

Commodity prices declined in June as the dollar index rallied and interest rates remained elevated. Precious metals and energy commodities posted the most substantial declines in the month that ended on...

ZCZ26 : 444-4 (+0.51%)
KCU26 : 311.20 (+0.42%)
TGQ26 : 43.685 (+2.12%)
RBQ26 : 2.8858 (-2.02%)
P0Y00 : 13,298.50s (-0.57%)
PAU26 : 1,250.50 (+2.22%)
SIN26 : 60.020 (-0.11%)
NGQ26 : 3.181 (-1.21%)
PLV26 : 1,627.1 (+1.70%)
ZSX26 : 1154-4 (+0.46%)
CLN26 : 74.82s (-2.32%)
Q3Y00 : 3,513.60s (-1.69%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 80.81
2nd Resistance Point 79.65
1st Resistance Point 78.75
Last Price 77.46
1st Support Level 76.69
2nd Support Level 75.53
3rd Support Level 74.63

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52-Week High 88.08
Fibonacci 61.8% 79.97
Fibonacci 50% 77.47
Last Price 77.46
Fibonacci 38.2% 74.97
52-Week Low 66.86

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