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Cotton #2 Dec '22 (CTZ22)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Fails to Hold onto Gain on Wednesday

Cotton futures slipped into the Wednesday close, as contracts were down 7 to 12 points in the front months. Crude oil futures were up $1.26 per barrel on the day at $64.47. The US dollar index was up $0.214 to $97.515. 

Tuesday’s online auction from The Seam showed sales of 55.62 cents/lb on 8,680 bales. The Cotlook A Index was down another 45 points on February 3 at 73.35 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up 2,247 on 2/3 with the certified stocks level at 36,515 bales. The Adjusted World Price was updated to 50.23 cents/lb last week. 

Mar 26 Cotton  closed at 62.24, down 7 points,

May 26 Cotton  closed at 63.99, down 12 points,

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 65.72, down 8 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 data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more informat... 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
$1,254/1,140
First Notice Date
11/23/22
Expiration Date
12/07/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Dec '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 27, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
177,241 (+19,203)
138,593 (+3,970)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
96,472 (+4,051)
135,439 (+17,194)
Producers - Long / Short
106,109 (+20,579)
106,368 (+3,115)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
54,048 (-2,478)
15,141 (-247)
Managed Money - Long / Short
44,121 (+610)
109,103 (+14,046)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
52,351 (+3,441)
26,336 (+3,148)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
79.99 +3.28%
on 11/28/22
91.85 -10.06%
on 11/16/22
-4.88 (-5.58%)
since 11/07/22
3-Month
70.21 +17.66%
on 10/31/22
108.10 -23.58%
on 09/12/22
-19.01 (-18.71%)
since 09/07/22
52-Week
70.21 +17.66%
on 10/31/22
133.79 -38.25%
on 05/17/22
-7.17 (-7.99%)
since 12/07/21

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Cotton Fails to Hold onto Gain on Wednesday

Cotton futures slipped into the Wednesday close, as contracts were down 7 to 12 points in the front months. Crude oil futures were up $1.26 per barrel on the day at $64.47. The US dollar index was up $0.214...

CTK26 : 64.00 (+0.02%)
CTH26 : 62.26 (+0.03%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Persistent Global Sugar Surpluses Pressure Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.19 (-1.30%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -5.80 (-1.39%). Sugar prices were under pressure on Wednesday amid the...

SBH26 : 14.44s (-1.30%)
SWK26 : 417.70s (-0.93%)
Abundant Supplies and Slack Demand Undercut Cocoa Prices

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -214 (-4.98%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -115 (-3.72%). Cocoa prices settled sharply lower on Wednesday but remained above...

CCH26 : 4,086s (-4.98%)
CAH26 : 2,973s (-3.72%)
Coffee Prices Sharply Lower on an Improving Supply Outlook

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -8.45 (-2.66%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed down -49 (-1.29%). Coffee prices extended their week-long plunge on Wednesday, with arabica...

RMK26 : 3,689s (-0.81%)
KCK26 : 297.85s (-1.01%)
Cotton Holding Higher on Wednesday

Cotton prices are trading with steady to 8 point gains in the front months on Wednesday. Futures were down 29 to 36 points in the front months on Tuesday. Crude oil futures are up $1.92 per barrel on the...

CTK26 : 64.00 (+0.02%)
CTH26 : 62.26 (+0.03%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Fall on the Outlook for Global Sugar Surpluses to Continue

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.19 (-1.30%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -7.00 (-1.68%). Sugar prices are falling today on the outlook for global sugar surpluses...

SBH26 : 14.44s (-1.30%)
SWK26 : 417.70s (-0.93%)
Cocoa Prices Pressured by Robust Supplies and Tepid Demand

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -210 (-4.88%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -111 (-3.59%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today but remain above last Friday's significant lows....

CCH26 : 4,086s (-4.98%)
CAH26 : 2,973s (-3.72%)
Coffee Prices Retreat on an Improving Supply Outlook

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -5.60 (-1.77%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is down -34 (-0.89%). Coffee prices extended their week-long plunge today, with arabica falling to a 5.75-month...

RMK26 : 3,689s (-0.81%)
KCK26 : 297.85s (-1.01%)
Why Are Coffee Prices Falling, and How Much Lower Will They Go?

May ICE coffee futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

KCK26 : 297.85s (-1.01%)
Cotton Futures Getting A Wednesday Morning Bounce

Cotton prices are up 15 to 21 points in the nearbys on Wednesday morning. Futures were down 29 to 36 points in the front months on Tuesday. Crude oil futures were up $1.76 per barrel on the day at $63.90...

CTK26 : 64.00 (+0.02%)
CTH26 : 62.26 (+0.03%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 82.61
2nd Resistance Point 82.61
1st Resistance Point 82.61
Last Price 82.61s
1st Support Level 82.61
2nd Support Level 82.61
3rd Support Level 82.61

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52-Week High 133.79
Fibonacci 61.8% 109.50
Fibonacci 50% 102.00
Fibonacci 38.2% 94.50
Last Price 82.61s
52-Week Low 70.21

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