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Cotton #2 May '24 (CTK24)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Falls on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted losses of 143 to 231 across most contracts on Tuesday. The outside factors are pressure, with crude oil down $2.60 to $88.70/barrels. The US dollar index is down $0.049 at $99.975. 

Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 77% of the US cotton crop planted as of Sunday, matching the average pace, with 13% squared, 2% ahead of normal. Initial condition ratings were pegged at 53% good/excellent, which was up 4 percentage points from last year. Condition ratings on the Brugler500 index were 345, 21 points higher than the initial ratings last year.

The Seam reported sales on 1,311 bales on 6/8 at an average of 74.00 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was down another 65 points on 6/8 at 85.50 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 4,137 bales on Monday with the certified stocks level at 261,648 bales. The Adjusted World Price was down another 29 points on Thursday at 63.20 cents/lb. 

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 71.26, down 213 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
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 Jun 2, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
124,567 (+9,683)
217,988 (+6,353)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
135,383 (-301)
50,177 (+2,167)
Producers - Long / Short
45,539 (+4,723)
176,017 (+6,608)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
58,657 (+1,963)
21,600 (-3,252)
Managed Money - Long / Short
74,365 (-2,845)
24,466 (+2,540)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
61,018 (+2,544)
25,711 (-373)
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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 Falls on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted losses of 143 to 231 across most contracts on Tuesday. The outside factors are pressure, with crude oil down $2.60 to $88.70/barrels. The US dollar index is down $0.049 at $99.975....

CTV26 : 73.23s (-3.01%)
CTN26 : 71.26s (-2.90%)
CTZ26 : 75.30s (-2.98%)
Crude Oil Weakness Undercuts Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.04 (-0.28%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed down -0.10 (-0.02%). Sugar prices fell to 1-week lows on Tuesday and settled lower...

CLN26 : 88.20s (-3.40%)
SBN26 : 14.08s (-0.28%)
SWQ26 : 445.00s (-0.02%)
Cocoa Prices Slip on the Outlook for Drier Ivory Coast Weather

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed unchanged, and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed down -20 (-0.68%). Cocoa prices erased early gains on Tuesday and turned lower after updated weather...

CCN26 : 3,831s (unch)
CAU26 : 2,926s (-0.20%)
Brazil Harvest Pressures Weigh on Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Tuesday closed down -1.50 (-0.61%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed down -40 (-1.20%). Coffee prices settled lower on Tuesday, with arabica falling to a 19-month...

RMU26 : 3,230s (-0.92%)
KCU26 : 240.90s (-0.31%)
Cotton Falling Lower at Midday, with Oil a Pressure Factor

Cotton futures are down 145 to 168 points so far at Tuesday’s midday. The outside factors are pressure, with crude oil down $4.86 to $86.44/barrels. The US dollar index is down $0.089 at $99.935. Monday...

CTV26 : 73.23s (-3.01%)
CTN26 : 71.26s (-2.90%)
CTZ26 : 75.30s (-2.98%)
Sugar Prices Tumble as Crude Oil Plunges

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is down -0.15 (-1.06%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is down -2.10 (-0.47%). Sugar prices fell sharply to 1-week lows today amid weakness in crude oil...

CLN26 : 88.20s (-3.40%)
SBN26 : 14.08s (-0.28%)
SWQ26 : 445.00s (-0.02%)
Cocoa Prices Erase Early Gains on Forecasts for Drier Ivory Coast Weather

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is down -10 (-0.26%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is down -23 (-0.78%). Cocoa prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower after updated weather forecasts...

CCN26 : 3,831s (unch)
CAU26 : 2,926s (-0.20%)
Coffee Prices Retreat on Expectations of a Bumper Brazil Coffee Crop

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is down -2.70 (-1.10%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is down -48 (-1.44%). Coffee prices are under pressure today, with arabica falling to a 19-month nearest-futures...

RMU26 : 3,230s (-0.92%)
KCU26 : 240.90s (-0.31%)
Cotton Slipping Back in Early Tuesday Trade

Cotton price action is down 2 to 30 points so far on Tuesday morning. Futures posted mixed trade of 36 points lower to 13 points higher across most contracts on Monday. The US dollar index was down $0.101...

CTV26 : 73.23s (-3.01%)
CTN26 : 71.26s (-2.90%)
CTZ26 : 75.30s (-2.98%)
Cotton Closes Firm on Monday

Cotton futures posted mixed trade of 36 points lower to 13 points higher across most contracts on Monday. The US dollar index was down $0.101 at $99.95. Crude oil was up 74 cents on the day. Monday afternoon’s...

CTV26 : 73.23s (-3.01%)
CTN26 : 71.26s (-2.90%)
CTZ26 : 75.30s (-2.98%)

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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