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Cotton #2 Mar '18 (CTH18)

84.20s +0.36 (+0.43%) 03/07/18 [ICE/US]
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Quote Overview for Wed, Mar 7th, 2018
Day Low
84.20
Day High
84.20
Open 0.00
Previous Close 83.84 83.84
Volume 0 0
Open Interest 19 19
Stochastic %K 80.33% 80.33%
Weighted Alpha +19.41 +19.41
5-Day Change +2.55 (+3.12%) +2.55 (+3.12%)
52-Week Range 65.94 - 87.75 65.94 - 87.75
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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Bulls Manage to Sneak Out Gains on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted modest gains of 5 to 15 points on Tuesday.  Crude oil futures were down 41 cents at the close. The US dollar index was weaker, down $0.475 to $97.095.

Weekly USDA Crop Progress data indicated 75% of the US cotton crop was squaring as of July 20, with 33% setting bolls, matching the average maturity pace. Condition ratings across the Belt improved 3% to 57% gd/ex, with the Brugler500 index up 8 points to 347.

The Seam showed sales of 95 bales on Monday, with an average price of 65 cents/lb. The world focused Cotlook A Index was down 5 cents at $79.45 on July 21. ICE cotton stocks were steady on 7/18, with the certified stocks level at 22,337 bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) was up a tick on Thursday at 54.72 cents/lb. It is in effect through this coming Thursday.

Oct 25 Cotton  closed at 66.59, up 5 points,

Dec 25 Cotton  closed at 68.25, up 15 points,

Mar 26 Cotton  closed at 69.61, up 15 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
$1,771/1,610
First Notice Date
02/22/18
Expiration Date
03/07/18 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Mar '18
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 15, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
100,515 (+424)
75,649 (+5,655)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
63,934 (+567)
89,017 (-4,095)
Producers - Long / Short
41,277 (+363)
58,126 (+4,300)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
54,041 (-207)
12,326 (+1,087)
Managed Money - Long / Short
30,440 (+1,665)
70,110 (-5,419)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
33,494 (-1,098)
18,907 (+1,324)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
75.11 +12.10%
on 02/15/18
Period Open: 75.96
87.75 -4.05%
on 03/06/18
+8.24 (+10.85%)
since 02/07/18
3-Month
72.76 +15.72%
on 12/12/17
Period Open: 74.23
87.75 -4.05%
on 03/06/18
+9.97 (+13.43%)
since 12/07/17
52-Week
65.94 +27.69%
on 07/14/17
Period Open: 75.26
87.75 -4.05%
on 03/06/18
+8.94 (+11.88%)
since 03/07/17

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Cotton Bulls Manage to Sneak Out Gains on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted modest gains of 5 to 15 points on Tuesday. Crude oil futures were down 41 cents at the close. The US dollar index was weaker, down $0.475 to $97.095. Weekly USDA Crop Progress data...

CTZ25 : 68.53 (+0.41%)
CTV25 : 66.59s (+0.08%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Settle Lower as Brazil Boosts Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.09 (-0.55%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -2.00 (-0.42%). Sugar prices added to Monday's sharp losses on Tuesday,...

SBV25 : 16.28s (-0.55%)
SWV25 : 472.20s (-0.42%)
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Signs of Weak Chocolate Demand Undercut Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) on Tuesday closed down -7 (-0.09%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed up +111 (+2.12%). Cocoa prices settled mixed on Tuesday. NY cocoa gave up an early...

CCU25 : 8,149s (-0.09%)
CAZ25 : 5,251s (+2.78%)
Frost Threats in Brazil Push Coffee Prices Sharply Higher

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) Tuesday closed up +4.40 (+1.51%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) closed up +102 (+3.20%). Coffee prices erased early losses on Tuesday and settled sharply higher...

RMU25 : 3,289s (+3.20%)
KCU25 : 296.35s (+1.51%)
Famous Last Words? Cotton Not Doing Much

Cotton prices are trading on both sides of unchanged as we roll into midday on Tuesday, with thinly traded October down 14 points and other contracts 3 points either side of UNCH. Futures had closed out...

CTZ25 : 68.53 (+0.41%)
CTV25 : 66.59s (+0.08%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Pressured by Expectations of Stronger Brazil Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.15 (-0.92%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -2.70 (-0.57%). Sugar prices today added to Monday's sharp losses, with NY sugar...

SBV25 : 16.28s (-0.55%)
SWV25 : 472.20s (-0.42%)
NY Cocoa Erases Early Gains on Signs of Weak Chocolate Demand

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is down -17 (-0.21%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is up +90 (+1.72%). Cocoa prices today are mixed. NY cocoa gave up an early advance today and turned...

CCU25 : 8,149s (-0.09%)
CAZ25 : 5,251s (+2.78%)
Coffee Prices Rise on Frost Threats in Brazil

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) today is up +3.10 (+1.06%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) is up +67 (+2.10%). Coffee prices today erased early losses and moved higher on concern about frost...

RMU25 : 3,289s (+3.20%)
KCU25 : 296.35s (+1.51%)
Cotton Holding Steady on Tuesday Morning

Cotton prices are near unchanged on Tuesday morning, with thinly traded October up 16 points and other contracts down 1 to 2 points. futures closed out the Monday session with losses of 52 to 58 points....

CTZ25 : 68.53 (+0.41%)
CTV25 : 66.59s (+0.08%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2025-07-21

MWU25 : 5.9275 (+0.17%)
ZSX25 : 1031-6 (+0.61%)
XBX25 : 200.00s (-0.37%)
XEU25 : 65.24 (-0.06%)
SWV25 : 472.20s (-0.42%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.3650 (+3.46%)
ZOZ25 : 347-6 (unch)
ZRU25 : 12.470 (+0.73%)
MLU25 : 202.75s (+0.37%)
Y2U25 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCZ25 : 419-4 (+0.36%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Sugar Prices Slump on Expectations of Stronger Brazil Sugar Output

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Monday closed down -0.45 (-2.68%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -13.50 (-2.77%). Sugar prices settled sharply lower Monday on the outlook...

SBV25 : 16.28s (-0.55%)
SWV25 : 472.20s (-0.42%)
Cocoa Prices Finish Sharply Higher on Slowing Ivory Coast Cocoa Exports

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) on Monday closed up +356 (+4.56%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed up +192 (+3.80%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Monday for a second session....

CCU25 : 8,149s (-0.09%)
CAZ25 : 5,251s (+2.78%)
Brazil Coffee Harvest Pressures Slam Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) on Monday closed down -11.65 (-3.84%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) closed down -161 (-4.81%). Coffee prices settled sharply lower Monday, with Sep robusta...

RMU25 : 3,289s (+3.20%)
KCU25 : 296.35s (+1.51%)
Sugar Prices Retreat on the Outlook for Higher Sugar Output in Brazil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.40 (-2.38%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -12.40 (-2.54%). Sugar prices today are sharply lower on the outlook for higher...

SBV25 : 16.28s (-0.55%)
SWV25 : 472.20s (-0.42%)
Cotton Slipping Back on Monday Morning

Cotton prices are leaning lower at midday on Monday, down 47 to 62 points from their Friday settlements. Futures had posted losses of 10 to 13 points on Friday but the most liquid December contract was...

CTZ25 : 68.53 (+0.41%)
CTV25 : 66.59s (+0.08%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cocoa Prices Rally as the Pace of Ivory Coast Cocoa Exports Slows

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is up +272 (+3.49%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is up +192 (+3.80%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today for a second session. The slower pace of...

CCU25 : 8,149s (-0.09%)
CAZ25 : 5,251s (+2.78%)
Brazil Coffee Harvest Pressures Hammer Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) today is down -9.25 (-3.05%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) is down -107 (-3.20%). Coffee prices today are sharply lower due to coffee harvest pressures from...

RMU25 : 3,289s (+3.20%)
KCU25 : 296.35s (+1.51%)
Cotton Slipping Back on Monday Morning

Cotton price action is easing lower on Monday, with contracts down 10 to 20 points. Futures rounded out the week with losses of 10 to 13 points on Friday. December was still up 126 points on the week....

CTZ25 : 68.53 (+0.41%)
CTV25 : 66.59s (+0.08%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Bulls Make Strides on the week Despite Friday Pull Back

Cotton futures rounded out the week with losses of 10 to 13 points on Friday. December was still up 126 points on the week. Crude oil futures were back down 21 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index...

CTZ25 : 68.53 (+0.41%)
CTV25 : 66.59s (+0.08%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 84.20
1st Resistance Point 84.20
Last Price 84.20s
1st Support Level 84.20
2nd Support Level 84.20
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 87.75
Last Price 84.20s
Fibonacci 61.8% 79.42
Fibonacci 50% 76.85
Fibonacci 38.2% 74.27
52-Week Low 65.94

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