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Cotton #2 May '24 (CTK24)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Closes with Gains on Wednesday

Cotton futures rallied from early weakness on Wednesday to close with gains of 15 to 81 points. The US dollar index was $0.354 lower at $99.405. Crude Oil closed the day down $2.51 after a post from President Trump suggested Iran is looking for a ceasefire. He is expected to address the nation later this evening, likely providing some more clarity on the next steps of the conflict. Thursday will be the last trade day for the week as the markets are off for Good Friday.

The Seam showed 19,245 bales sold on March 31 at an average of 73.86 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was up 75 points on Tuesday at 80.95 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on 3/31, with the certified stocks level at 114,665 bales. The Adjusted World Price was raised by 25 points last Thursday to 54.47 cents/lb. 

May 26 Cotton  closed at 70.76, up 76 points,

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 72.94, up 81 points,

Dec 26 Cotton  closed at 75.08, up 74 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
$1,336/1,215
First Notice Date
04/24/24
Expiration Date
05/08/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 May '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
126,034 (-5,560)
155,008 (-308)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
120,118 (-8,327)
97,851 (-14,369)
Producers - Long / Short
50,859 (-6,293)
124,346 (+264)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
58,410 (+603)
13,897 (-702)
Managed Money - Long / Short
41,405 (-8,147)
74,951 (-14,439)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
78,713 (-180)
22,900 (+70)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
74.92 +6.86%
on 05/02/24
87.23 -8.22%
on 04/09/24
-6.59 (-7.61%)
since 04/08/24
3-Month
74.92 +6.86%
on 05/02/24
103.80 -22.87%
on 02/28/24
-9.62 (-10.73%)
since 02/08/24
52-Week
74.92 +6.86%
on 05/02/24
103.80 -22.87%
on 02/28/24
-2.61 (-3.16%)
since 05/08/23

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Cotton Closes with Gains on Wednesday

Cotton futures rallied from early weakness on Wednesday to close with gains of 15 to 81 points. The US dollar index was $0.354 lower at $99.405. Crude Oil closed the day down $2.51 after a post from President...

CTN26 : 72.95 (+0.01%)
CTK26 : 70.86 (+0.14%)
CTZ26 : 75.07 (-0.01%)
Fats and Oils

Fats and Oils - 2026-04-01

RSK26 : 726.10 (+1.06%)
KGK26 : 0.7076s (+1.09%)
ZCK26 : 457-2 (+0.66%)
ZSDAUS-BIW.CM : 4,506,573 (unch)
XSK26 : 3,660 (-1.43%)
CTK26 : 70.86 (+0.14%)
KOM26 : 4,834 (+1.36%)
XUK26 : 2,865 (-1.17%)
XTK26 : 4,612 (-0.52%)
XVK26 : 2,350 (-0.38%)
XXK26 : 8,604 (-1.42%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.6905 (+9.04%)
Crude Oil Weakness Pressures Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.23 (-1.48%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -6.40 (-1.43%). Sugar prices tumbled to 2-week lows on Wednesday and settled...

SBK26 : 15.29s (-1.48%)
^USDBRL : 5.15450 (-0.03%)
SWQ26 : 445.70s (-1.39%)
Excessive Dryness in West Africa Supports Cocoa Prices

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +45 (+1.36%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed down -17 (-0.68%). Cocoa prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with NY cocoa posting a 2-week high....

CCK26 : 3,345s (+1.36%)
CAK26 : 2,470s (-0.68%)
Arabica Coffee Prices Slip on Improved Crop Outlook in Brazil

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.55 (-0.18%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +28 (+0.80%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with arabica falling to a 1.5-week...

^USDBRL : 5.15450 (-0.03%)
RMN26 : 3,428s (+0.68%)
KCK26 : 297.80s (-0.18%)
Cotton Bulls Pushing Higher on Wednesday

Cotton futures are pushing off the early weakness on Wednesday with gains of 60 to 75 points at midday. The US dollar index is $0.614 lower at $99.140. Crude Oil is weaker, down $1.56 as the Middle East...

CTN26 : 72.95 (+0.01%)
CTK26 : 70.86 (+0.14%)
CTZ26 : 75.07 (-0.01%)
Sugar Prices Fall on Weakness in Crude Oil

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.27 (-1.74%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -7.10 (-1.58%). Sugar prices tumbled to 2-week lows today and are sharply lower. Weakness...

CLK26 : 104.99 (+4.86%)
SBK26 : 15.29s (-1.48%)
^USDBRL : 5.15450 (-0.03%)
SWQ26 : 445.70s (-1.39%)
Arabica Coffee Prices Pressured by Expectations for a Bumper Brazil Coffee Crop

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is down -1.40 (-0.47%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +37 (+1.06%). Coffee prices are mixed today, with arabica falling to a 1.5-week low. The outlook for...

^USDBRL : 5.15450 (-0.03%)
RMN26 : 3,428s (+0.68%)
KCK26 : 297.80s (-0.18%)
Commodity Roundup- March’s Top Performers and Underperformers

The old saying is that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. In the energy sector, the lion roared in early March, pushing crude oil prices to the highest level since 2022. By the end of...

CCK26 : 3,345s (+1.36%)
HEM26 : 105.175s (+0.12%)
PAM26 : 1,444.00 (-3.36%)
HGK26 : 5.5535 (-1.65%)
OJK26 : 199.90s (+5.21%)
CTK26 : 70.86 (+0.14%)
SIK26 : 71.940 (-5.44%)
ZSK26 : 1172-0 (+0.30%)
ZWK26 : 604-4 (+1.17%)
SBK26 : 15.29s (-1.48%)
CLK26 : 104.99 (+4.86%)
ZCK26 : 457-2 (+0.66%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 80.06
2nd Resistance Point 80.06
1st Resistance Point 80.06
Last Price 80.06s
1st Support Level 80.06
2nd Support Level 80.06
3rd Support Level 80.06

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52-Week High 103.80
Fibonacci 61.8% 92.77
Fibonacci 50% 89.36
Fibonacci 38.2% 85.95
Last Price 80.06s
52-Week Low 74.92

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