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Cotton #2 Dec '10 (CTZ10)

138.00s +0.01 (+0.01%) 12/08/10 [ICE/US]
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Quote Overview for Wed, Dec 8th, 2010
Day Low
137.00
Day High
142.00
Open 142.00
Previous Close 137.99 137.99
Volume 341 341
Open Interest 313 313
Stochastic %K 72.71% 72.71%
Weighted Alpha +96.08 +96.08
5-Day Change +6.05 (+4.59%) +6.05 (+4.59%)
52-Week Range 68.55 - 157.23 68.55 - 157.23
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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Pushes Gains to Tuesday’s Close

Cotton futures popped higher on Tuesday, with contracts closing up 40 to 80 points. Crude oil was down $0.26/barrel at $66.72, with the US dollar index $0.572 higher to $98.335. 

Weekly Crop Progress data showed condition ratings up 2% to 54% gd/ex, as the Brugler500 index was up 3 points to 339. Ratings in TX were up 5 points, with GA down 13 points.

The Cotlook A Index was down 15 points on 7/10 at 78.05. ICE cotton stocks were down 275 bales on July 14 via decertification, with the certified stocks level at 34,234 bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) was back down 63 points on Thursday afternoon at 54.71 cents/lb. 

Oct 25 Cotton  closed at 67.21, up 80 points,

Dec 25 Cotton  closed at 68.59, up 47 points,

Mar 26 Cotton  closed at 69.84, up 44 points

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and d... 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
11/23/10
Expiration Date
12/08/10 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Dec '10
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 8, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
100,091 (+3,092)
69,994 (+472)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
63,367 (+467)
93,112 (+2,529)
Producers - Long / Short
40,914 (+1,715)
53,826 (+275)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
54,248 (+1,203)
11,239 (+23)
Managed Money - Long / Short
28,775 (-994)
75,529 (+2,807)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
34,592 (+1,461)
17,583 (-278)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
110.85 +24.49%
on 11/23/10
Period Open: 146.23
157.23 -12.23%
on 11/10/10
-8.23 (-5.63%)
since 11/08/10
3-Month
89.95 +53.42%
on 09/09/10
Period Open: 90.56
157.23 -12.23%
on 11/10/10
+47.44 (+52.39%)
since 09/08/10
52-Week
68.55 +101.31%
on 02/05/10
Period Open: 77.35
157.23 -12.23%
on 11/10/10
+60.65 (+78.41%)
since 12/08/09

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Cotton Pushes Gains to Tuesday’s Close

Cotton futures popped higher on Tuesday, with contracts closing up 40 to 80 points. Crude oil was down $0.26/barrel at $66.72, with the US dollar index $0.572 higher to $98.335. Weekly Crop Progress data...

CTZ25 : 68.60 (+0.01%)
CTV25 : 67.70 (+0.73%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Close Higher as USDA Curbs Specialty Sugar Imports

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.26 (+1.60%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed up +25.30 (+5.40%). Sugar prices on Tuesday closed higher. The USDA announced...

SBV25 : 16.56s (+1.60%)
SWV25 : 478.60s (+1.74%)
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Cocoa Prices Fall on Weak Malaysian Demand Report

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) on Tuesday fell -403 (-4.86%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) fell -153 (-2.85%). Cocoa prices fell on demand concerns, after the Malaysian Cocoa Board and Cocoa...

CCU25 : 7,884s (-4.86%)
CAZ25 : 5,153s (-2.79%)
Coffee Prices Fall Back After Monday's Surge

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) on Tuesday closed down -4.50 (-1.49%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) closed down -111 (-3.15%). Coffee prices on Tuesday fell back after Monday's surge of...

RMU25 : 3,408s (-3.15%)
KCU25 : 297.35s (-1.49%)
Cotton Holding Higher on Tuesday

Cotton futures are showing 40 to 81 point gains across most contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil is down $0.69/barrel at $66.29, with the US dollar index $0.597 higher to $98.360. Weekly Crop Progress data...

CTZ25 : 68.60 (+0.01%)
CTV25 : 67.70 (+0.73%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Higher as USDA Curbs Specialty Sugar Imports

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.29 (+1.78%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is up +17.30 (+3.69%). Sugar prices are trading higher today. The USDA announced late Monday...

SBV25 : 16.56s (+1.60%)
SWV25 : 478.60s (+1.74%)
Cocoa Prices Fall on Weak Malaysian Demand Report

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is down -449 (-5.42%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is down -153 (-2.85%). Cocoa prices are trading lower on demand concerns, after the Malaysian Cocoa...

CCU25 : 7,884s (-4.86%)
CAZ25 : 5,153s (-2.79%)
Coffee Prices Fall Back After Monday's Surge

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) today is down -3.95 (-1.31%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) is down -110 (-3.13%). Coffee prices today have fallen back after Monday's surge of +5.36% in...

RMU25 : 3,408s (-3.15%)
KCU25 : 297.35s (-1.49%)
Cotton Strength Continuing on Tuesday AM

Cotton price action is 14 to 33 points higher so far on Tuesday morning. Futures closed out the Monday session with contracts posting 28 to 69 point gains. Crude oil was down $1.59/barrel at $66.86, with...

CTZ25 : 68.60 (+0.01%)
CTV25 : 67.70 (+0.73%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2025-07-14

MWU25 : 6.0125 (unch)
ZSX25 : 1007-0 (+0.52%)
XBX25 : 199.75s (+0.50%)
XEU25 : 63.40 (unch)
SWV25 : 478.60s (+1.74%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.3877 (+3.39%)
ZOZ25 : 363-2 (-0.34%)
ZRU25 : 12.665s (-0.20%)
MLU25 : 200.25s (+1.52%)
Y2U25 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCZ25 : 421-2 (+0.36%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Sugar Prices Fall on the Outlook for Robust Global Supplies

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Monday closed down -0.27 (-1.63%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) closed down -14.90 (-3.08%). Sugar prices on Monday gave up an early advance and...

SBV25 : 16.56s (+1.60%)
SWV25 : 478.60s (+1.74%)
Cocoa Prices Settle Higher as Ivory Coast Cocoa Exports Slow

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) on Monday closed up +110 (+1.35%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed up +71 (+1.23%) Cocoa prices moved sharply higher Monday on signs of a slowdown in Ivory...

CCU25 : 7,884s (-4.86%)
CAZ25 : 5,153s (-2.79%)
Coffee Prices Sharply Higher on Dry Weather in Brazil and Tariff Threats

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) on Monday closed up +15.35 (+5.36%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) closed up +303 (+9.42%). Coffee prices soared on Monday, with arabica coffee climbing to...

RMU25 : 3,408s (-3.15%)
KCU25 : 297.35s (-1.49%)
Cotton Bulls Pushing Through on Monday

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 28 to 60 points so far on Monday, despite outside pressure. Crude oil is down $1.13 /barrel at $67.32, with the US dollar index $0.256 higher to $97.785....

CTZ25 : 68.60 (+0.01%)
CTV25 : 67.70 (+0.73%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Expectations For a Global Sugar Surplus Continue to Weigh on Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.26 (-1.57%), and August London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ25 ) is down -13.60 (-2.79%). Sugar prices today gave up an early advance and fell sharply, with...

SBV25 : 16.56s (+1.60%)
SWV25 : 478.60s (+1.74%)
Slower Pace of Ivory Coast Cocoa Exports Lift Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is up +98 (+1.20%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is up +56 (+1.06%) Cocoa prices today are moving higher on signs of a slowdown in Ivory Coast cocoa...

CCU25 : 7,884s (-4.86%)
CAZ25 : 5,153s (-2.79%)
Coffee Prices Surge on Dry Conditions in Brazil and Tariff Threats

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) today is up +11.55 (+4.03%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) is up +169 (+5.25%). Coffee prices today are sharply higher, with arabica coffee climbing to a 1.5-week...

RMU25 : 3,408s (-3.15%)
KCU25 : 297.35s (-1.49%)
Cotton Recovering From Last Week’s Pressure Early on Monday

Cotton price action is trading with gains of 37 to 44 points on Monday morning. Futures ended the Friday session with losses of 5 to 30 points, as December was down 104 on the week. Crude oil is up $2.10...

CTZ25 : 68.60 (+0.01%)
CTV25 : 67.70 (+0.73%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Pushes Losses into the Weekend

Cotton futures ended the Friday session with losses of 5 to 30 points, as December was down 104 on the week. Crude oil is up $2.10 /barrel at $68.67, with the US dollar index $0.233 higher to $97.555....

CTZ25 : 68.60 (+0.01%)
CTV25 : 67.70 (+0.73%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 144.00
1st Resistance Point 141.00
Last Price 138.00s
1st Support Level 136.00
2nd Support Level 134.00
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 157.23
Last Price 138.00s
Fibonacci 61.8% 123.35
Fibonacci 50% 112.89
Fibonacci 38.2% 102.43
52-Week Low 68.55

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