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Cotton #2 Jul '23 (CTN23)
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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Fading Triple Tuesday’s Gains

So far through midday the cotton market is backing off with 49 to 66 point weakness following the limit gains from the May contract on Tuesday. 

The 3/28 Cotlook A Index was 280 points higher to 93.85 cents. The Seam reported 3,574 bales sold for 3/27 at 69.97 cents/lb. The AWP for cotton is 66.33 cents/lb through Thursday. ICE certified stocks were 1,485 bales on 3/22. 

May 23 Cotton  is at 82.24, down 28 points,

Jul 23 Cotton  is at 82.78, down 19 points,

Dec 23 Cotton  is at 82.84, down 44 points

On the date of publication, Alan Brugler did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.

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 1:15p.m.) CST
Exchange
ICE/US
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$4,950/4,500
First Notice Date
06/26/23 (89 days)
Expiration Date
07/07/23 (100 days)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Jul '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jul Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 21, 2023

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Commercials - Long / Short
99,630 (+4,249)
85,404 (-5,748)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
51,426 (+925)
63,008 (+9,719)
Producers - Long / Short
50,300 (+1,052)
66,313 (-8,413)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
43,777 (+737)
13,538 (+205)
Managed Money - Long / Short
28,195 (-833)
54,000 (+9,377)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
23,231 (+1,758)
9,008 (+342)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
76.34 +8.99%
on 03/24/23
86.67 -4.00%
on 03/02/23
-1.26 (-1.49%)
since 02/28/23
3-Month
76.34 +8.99%
on 03/24/23
89.59 -7.13%
on 01/26/23
unch (unch)
since 12/28/22
52-Week
70.50 +18.01%
on 10/31/22
116.54 -28.61%
on 05/17/22
-17.43 (-17.32%)
since 03/28/22

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Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 86.07
2nd Resistance Point 84.96
1st Resistance Point 84.08
Last Price 83.20s
1st Support Level 82.09
2nd Support Level 80.98
3rd Support Level 80.10

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52-Week High 116.54
Fibonacci 61.8% 98.95
Fibonacci 50% 93.52
Fibonacci 38.2% 88.09
Last Price 83.20s
52-Week Low 70.50

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