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Cotton #2 May '19 (CTK19)

71.45s -0.83 (-1.15%) 05/08/19 [ICE/US]
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Quote Overview for Wed, May 8th, 2019
Day Low
71.45
Day High
72.00
Open 72.00
Previous Close 72.28 72.28
Volume 20 20
Open Interest 174 174
Relative Strength 28.58% 28.58%
Weighted Alpha -14.01 -14.01
5-Day Change -4.46 (-5.88%) -4.46 (-5.88%)
52-Week Range 71.01 - 94.25 71.01 - 94.25
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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Falls Back on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted Tuesday losses of 14 to 25 points on the Tuesday session. The outside markets added some pressure, as US dollar index was up $0.118 on the day to $98.135 and crude oil futures were down $1.10.

The weekly Crop Progress report from NASS showed a total of 73% of the US cotton crop setting bolls by August 17, 7 points behind average. There was 13% of the crop with bolls opening vs. 16% on average. Conditions were back up 2% at 55% gd/ex, with the Brugler500 index shooting 11 points higher to 349. Much of the improvement was noted in TX, up 21 points, as GA was down 5.

The Seam reported 1,687 bales sold in the Monday online auction at an average price of 64.25 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was down 25 points at 79.15 cents on August 18. ICE cotton stocks were steady on 8/18, with the certified stocks level at 17,017 bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) was back up 66 points last week at 55.05 cents/lb. 

Oct 25 Cotton  closed at 66.25, down 17 p... 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
$1,771/1,610
First Notice Date
04/24/19
Expiration Date
05/08/19 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 May '19
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 12, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
113,063 (+3,918)
73,845 (+2,038)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
68,099 (-1,862)
106,538 (+1,099)
Producers - Long / Short
53,052 (+5,538)
51,668 (-805)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
52,185 (-1,598)
14,351 (+2,865)
Managed Money - Long / Short
31,466 (-259)
88,791 (+1,184)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
36,633 (-1,603)
17,747 (-85)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
71.45 unch
on 05/08/19
Period Open: 78.92
79.31 -9.91%
on 04/09/19
-7.47 (-9.47%)
since 04/08/19
3-Month
71.01 +0.62%
on 02/12/19
Period Open: 73.69
79.31 -9.91%
on 04/09/19
-2.24 (-3.04%)
since 02/08/19
52-Week
71.01 +0.62%
on 02/12/19
Period Open: 79.80
94.25 -24.19%
on 06/08/18
-8.35 (-10.46%)
since 05/08/18

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Cotton Falls Back on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted Tuesday losses of 14 to 25 points on the Tuesday session. The outside markets added some pressure, as US dollar index was up $0.118 on the day to $98.135 and crude oil futures were...

CTZ25 : 67.80 (+0.36%)
CTV25 : 66.35 (+0.15%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Finish Higher and Consolidate Recent Losses

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.06 (+0.37%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed up +1.10 (+0.23%). Sugar prices on Tuesday settled higher and recovered some...

SBV25 : 16.39 (+0.49%)
SWV25 : 479.70 (+0.40%)
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Forecasts for Ivory Coast Rains Weigh on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) Tuesday closed down -35 (-0.43%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed up +51 (+0.91%). Cocoa prices on Tuesday settled mixed, with NY cocoa sliding to a 4-week...

CCZ25 : 8,178s (-0.07%)
CAZ25 : 5,554s (+0.38%)
Coffee Prices Soar on Dry Brazilian Weather and Tighter US Supplies

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) on Tuesday closed up +12.60 (+3.67%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) closed up +255 (+6.14%). Coffee prices extended their sharp two-week-long rally Tuesday,...

RMX25 : 4,252 (-0.37%)
KCZ25 : 349.30 (+0.07%)
Cotton Falling on Tuesday as Conditions Improve

Cotton futures are showing midday losses of 33 to 44 points on Tuesday, with October up 2 points. The US dollar index is up $0.063 to $98.080, as crude oil futures were back down $0.80. The weekly Crop...

CTZ25 : 67.80 (+0.36%)
CTV25 : 66.35 (+0.15%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Little Changed as They Consolidate Recent Losses

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.02 (+0.12%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -0.30 (-0.06%). Sugar prices today are little changed as they consolidate recent losses....

SBV25 : 16.39 (+0.49%)
SWV25 : 479.70 (+0.40%)
Ivory Coast Rains Undercut Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is down -33 (-0.41%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is up +51 (+0.91%). Cocoa prices today are mixed, with NY cocoa sliding to a 4-week low. Forecasts...

CCZ25 : 8,178s (-0.07%)
CAZ25 : 5,554s (+0.38%)
Brazil Weather Concerns and Tighter US Supplies Boost Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) today is up +6.35 (+1.85%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) is up +168 (+4.04%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with arabica coffee posting a 2.25-month...

RMX25 : 4,252 (-0.37%)
KCZ25 : 349.30 (+0.07%)
Coffee Prices Just Hit 2-Month Highs. How Much Higher Can They Go Here?

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

KCZ25 : 349.30 (+0.07%)
Cotton Posts Monday Gains, Conditions See Improvement

Cotton futures closed the Monday session with contracts 26 to 32 points higher. The US dollar index is up $0.298 to $98.010, as crude oil futures were back up another $0.55. The weekly Crop Progress report...

CTZ25 : 67.80 (+0.36%)
CTV25 : 66.35 (+0.15%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2025-08-18

MWZ25 : 5.8800 (+0.09%)
ZSX25 : 1036-0 (+0.22%)
XBX25 : 187.00s (-0.13%)
XEU25 : 66.05 (-0.30%)
SWV25 : 479.70 (+0.40%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.4598 (+0.50%)
ZOZ25 : 331-0 (-0.45%)
ZRU25 : 12.455 (-0.44%)
MLZ25 : 193.75s (-0.90%)
Y2U25 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCZ25 : 403-4 (+0.06%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Sugar Prices Retreat on the Outlook for Higher Brazil Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Monday closed down -0.19 (-1.16%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -4.50 (-0.94%). Sugar prices on Monday fell sharply to 1-week lows....

SBV25 : 16.39 (+0.49%)
SWV25 : 479.70 (+0.40%)
Forecasts for Ivory Coast Rains Pressure Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) on Monday closed down -188 (-2.28%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed down -3 (-0.05%). Cocoa prices gave up an early advance on Monday and turned lower,...

CCZ25 : 8,178s (-0.07%)
CAZ25 : 5,554s (+0.38%)
Below-Average Rainfall in Brazil Supports Arabica Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) on Monday closed up +1.95 (+0.57%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) closed down -46 (-1.09%). Coffee prices today on Monday settled mixed, with arabica coffee...

RMX25 : 4,252 (-0.37%)
KCZ25 : 349.40 (+0.10%)
Cotton Popping Higher on Monday

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 30 to 54 points on Monday. The US dollar index is up $0.308 to $98.020, as crude oil futures are back up another $0.31. CFTC data showed a total of 1,931...

CTZ25 : 67.80 (+0.36%)
CTV25 : 66.35 (+0.15%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
The Outlook for Higher Brazil Sugar Production Weighs on Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.13 (-0.79%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -2.00 (-0.42%). Sugar prices today are weaker and fell to 1-week lows. The outlook...

SBV25 : 16.39 (+0.49%)
SWV25 : 479.70 (+0.40%)
Cocoa Prices Slip on Rain Forecasts for the Ivory Coast

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is down -220 (-2.67%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is down -3 (-0.05%). Cocoa prices today gave up an early advance and turned lower, with NY cocoa...

CCZ25 : 8,178s (-0.07%)
CAZ25 : 5,554s (+0.38%)
Coffee Prices Give Up Early Gains on Comments From Brazil's Ag Minister

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) today is down -0.35 (-0.10%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) is down -29 (-0.69%). Coffee prices today fell from 2-month highs and are slightly lower. Coffee...

RMX25 : 4,252 (-0.37%)
KCZ25 : 349.40 (+0.10%)
Cotton Posting Monday Morning Strength

Cotton price action is mostly 15 to 20 points higher. Futures closed out the Friday session with contracts down 7 to 18 points, as December still managed to post a 94 point gain last week on the early...

CTZ25 : 67.80 (+0.36%)
CTV25 : 66.35 (+0.15%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 72.18
1st Resistance Point 71.82
Last Price 71.45s
1st Support Level 71.27
2nd Support Level 71.08
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 94.25
Fibonacci 61.8% 85.37
Fibonacci 50% 82.63
Fibonacci 38.2% 79.89
Last Price 71.45s
52-Week Low 71.01

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