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Cotton #2 Dec '12 (CTZ12)

72.24s +0.20 (+0.28%) 12/06/12 [ICE/US]
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Quote Overview for Thu, Dec 6th, 2012
Day Low
72.24
Day High
72.29
Open 72.25
Previous Close 72.04 72.04
Volume 8 8
Open Interest 208 208
Stochastic %K 50.54% 50.54%
Weighted Alpha -17.20 -17.20
5-Day Change +0.49 (+0.68%) +0.49 (+0.68%)
52-Week Range 64.61 - 97.39 64.61 - 97.39
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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Fades Lower on Thursday

Cotton futures closed out the Thursday session with contracts down 29 to 74 points. The US dollar index was back down $0.058 to $97.925, as crude oil futures were down 8 cents.

Weekly Export Sales data showed a total of net reductions of 17,172 RB in the week ending on 7/31 for old crop to round out the marketing year. A total of 598,393 RB is carried over from unshipped sales, with 107,300 RB sold for new crop in the last week of July. Shipments to round out the 2024/25 marketing year were 182,334 RB, taking the total to 11.191 million RB. 

The Cotlook A Index was up 50 points at 78.25 cents on August 6. ICE cotton stocks were steady on 8/5, with the certified stocks level at 21,617 bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) was down 13 points on Thursday afternoon at 54.39 cents/lb. 

Oct 25 Cotton  closed at 64.96, down 74 points,

Dec 25 Cotton  closed at 66.43, down 41 points,

Mar 26 Cotton  closed at 67.9, down 29 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
$1,771/1,610
First Notice Date
11/26/12
Expiration Date
12/06/12 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Dec '12
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 29, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
106,578 (+2,197)
79,666 (+2,221)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
64,977 (+699)
91,826 (+298)
Producers - Long / Short
44,752 (+1,424)
59,734 (+765)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
54,802 (-414)
12,908 (+269)
Managed Money - Long / Short
30,239 (+1,307)
71,691 (+1,304)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
34,738 (-608)
20,135 (-1,006)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
69.03 +4.65%
on 11/08/12
Period Open: 70.10
74.63 -3.20%
on 11/15/12
+2.14 (+3.05%)
since 11/06/12
3-Month
69.03 +4.65%
on 11/08/12
Period Open: 75.99
79.19 -8.78%
on 10/18/12
-3.75 (-4.93%)
since 09/06/12
52-Week
64.61 +11.81%
on 06/04/12
Period Open: 90.17
97.39 -25.82%
on 02/07/12
-17.93 (-19.88%)
since 12/06/11

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Cotton Fades Lower on Thursday

Cotton futures closed out the Thursday session with contracts down 29 to 74 points. The US dollar index was back down $0.058 to $97.925, as crude oil futures were down 8 cents. Weekly Export Sales data...

CTZ25 : 65.89 (-0.81%)
CTV25 : 64.70 (-0.40%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Can Cotton Break Out from Its Bearish Trend?

Cotton is an agricultural commodity trading on the Intercontinental Exchange in the soft commodities sector. Cotton prices have trended lower over the past few years, but they have reached a level where...

CTZ25 : 65.89 (-0.81%)
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Sugar Prices Little Changed as Consolidation Emerges

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) Thursday closed unchanged, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed up +0.40 (+0.09%). Sugar prices on Thursday settled little changed as prices consolidated...

SBV25 : 16.14 (+0.81%)
^USDBRL : 5.42410 (-0.01%)
SWV25 : 468.10 (+1.21%)
NY Cocoa Settles Higher on Tighter ICE Cocoa Inventories

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) on Thursday closed up +174 (+2.05%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed down -21 (-0.38%). Cocoa prices on Thursday settled mixed, with NY cocoa climbing...

CCZ25 : 8,179 (+1.46%)
CAZ25 : 5,488 (+1.46%)
Tighter Supplies and Brazilian Real Weakness Boost Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) on Thursday closed up +4.40 (+1.50%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) closed up +24 (+0.71%). Coffee prices settled higher Thursday on signs of tighter supplies....

^USDBRL : 5.42410 (-0.01%)
RMX25 : 3,499 (+3.61%)
KCZ25 : 299.80 (+2.97%)
Cotton Pulling Back from Early Gains on Thursday

Cotton futures are showing slight 4 to 20 point losses across most front months on Thursday. The US dollar index is back up $0.117 to $98.100, as crude oil futures are steady at midday. Weekly Export...

CTZ25 : 65.89 (-0.81%)
CTV25 : 64.70 (-0.40%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Push Higher as They Consolidate Recent Losses

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.08 (+0.50%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is up +2.10 (+0.45%). Sugar prices today are pushing higher as they consolidate recent losses....

SBV25 : 16.14 (+0.81%)
^USDBRL : 5.42410 (-0.01%)
SWV25 : 468.10 (+1.21%)
NY Cocoa Prices Gain as Supplies Tighten

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is up +197 (+2.33%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is down -38 (-0.69%). Cocoa prices today are mixed, with NY cocoa climbing to a 5-week high. NY cocoa...

CCZ25 : 8,179 (+1.46%)
CAZ25 : 5,488 (+1.46%)
Signs of Tighter Supplies Lift Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) today is up +3.50 (-1.19%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) is up +17 (+0.50%). Coffee prices are moving higher today on signs of tighter supplies. Brazil's...

RMX25 : 3,499 (+3.61%)
KCZ25 : 299.80 (+2.97%)
Cotton Feel Pressure on Wednesday

Cotton futures were up 11 points in the October contracts on Wednesday, with other contracts down 23 to 27 points. The US dollar index was back down $0.561 to $98.020, as crude oil futures were another...

CTZ25 : 65.92 (-0.77%)
CTV25 : 64.70 (-0.40%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Stronger Brazilian Sugar Production Weighs on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.08 (-0.50%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed down -1.50 (-0.32%). Sugar prices on Wednesday settled lower but remained...

SBV25 : 16.16 (+0.94%)
SWV25 : 468.70 (+1.34%)
Cocoa Prices Settle Mixed on Currency Fluctuations

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) on Wednesday closed up +107 (+1.28%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed down -20 (-0.36%). Cocoa prices settled mixed on Wednesday due to currency fluctuations....

DXY00 : 98.294 (-0.11%)
CCZ25 : 8,178 (+1.45%)
CAZ25 : 5,493 (+1.55%)
Coffee Prices Settle Lower on Tariff Woes

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) on Wednesday closed down -5.30 (-1.77%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) closed down -18 (-0.53%). Coffee prices retreated on Wednesday due to tariff concerns,...

RMX25 : 3,506 (+3.82%)
KCZ25 : 300.55 (+3.23%)
Cotton Back to Mixed Action on Wednesday

Cotton futures are up 36 points in the October contracts on Wednesday, with other cotnracts down 7 to 10 points. The US dollar index was back down $0.041 to $98.545, as crude oil futures were another $1.15/barrel...

CTZ25 : 65.92 (-0.77%)
CTV25 : 64.70 (-0.40%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Pressured by Stronger Brazilian Sugar Production

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.04 (-0.25%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is down -1.00 (-0.19%). Sugar prices today are slightly lower but remain above Tuesday's...

SBV25 : 16.16 (+0.94%)
SWV25 : 468.70 (+1.34%)
Have Metals Gone Softs?

Though the situation continues to evolve, the question remains as to if the Metals sector has become the new Softs, meaning record highs are on the horizon over the coming years.

KCU25 : 307.35 (+3.21%)
OJU25 : 227.90 (+1.15%)
HGY00 : 4.3790s (-0.21%)
GCY00 : 3,388.18 (-0.24%)
PLV25 : 1,339.0 (-1.12%)
CCU25 : 8,792 (+1.71%)
SIY00 : 38.2920 (+0.02%)
Cocoa Prices Mixed Due to Currency Fluctuations

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is up +87 (+1.04%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is down -20 (-0.36%). Cocoa prices today are mixed due to currency fluctuations. NY cocoa is climbing...

DXY00 : 98.294 (-0.11%)
CCZ25 : 8,178 (+1.45%)
CAZ25 : 5,493 (+1.55%)
Tariff Turmoil Weighs on Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) today is down -5.30 (-1.77%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) is down -13 (-0.38%). Coffee prices are under pressure today due to tariff concerns, as President...

RMX25 : 3,506 (+3.82%)
KCZ25 : 300.55 (+3.23%)
Cotton Extending Move Higher on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is up 4 to 26 points so far on Wednesday. Futures posted gains of 44 to 103 points across the front months on the Tuesday session. The US dollar index was back down $0.041 to $98.545,...

CTZ25 : 65.92 (-0.77%)
CTV25 : 64.70 (-0.40%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 72.31
1st Resistance Point 72.27
Last Price 72.24s
1st Support Level 72.22
2nd Support Level 72.21
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 97.39
Fibonacci 61.8% 84.87
Fibonacci 50% 81.00
Fibonacci 38.2% 77.13
Last Price 72.24s
52-Week Low 64.61

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