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Cotton #2 Dec '22 (CTZ22)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Steady to Kick Off Thursday Trade

Cotton price action is holding near unchanged on Thursday morning. Futures were up 10 to 15 points in the front months on Wednesday. The outside markets provided some support, as crude oil was up $1.54 on the day to $76.10. The US dollar index was back down $0.231 at $98.775. 

The Seam showed sales of 6,789 bales sold on 3/3, averaging 62.49cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was back down 95 points on Tuesday at 74.95 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on March 3 with the certified stocks level at 129,302 bales. The Adjusted World Price was raised by 1.79 cents last week to 51.84 cents/lb.

Mar 26 Cotton  closed at 62.16, up 12 points, currently unch

May 26 Cotton  closed at 64.16, up 12 points, currently down 8 points

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 66.1, up 15 points, currently down 3 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
$1,254/1,140
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 Feb 24, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
136,769 (-19,683)
111,442 (+9,379)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
103,424 (+3,841)
132,394 (-22,922)
Producers - Long / Short
60,520 (-22,055)
92,802 (+6,984)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
68,563 (+2,132)
10,954 (+2,155)
Managed Money - Long / Short
42,606 (+269)
108,887 (-14,155)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
60,818 (+3,572)
23,507 (-8,767)
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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 Steady to Kick Off Thursday Trade

Cotton price action is holding near unchanged on Thursday morning. Futures were up 10 to 15 points in the front months on Wednesday. The outside markets provided some support, as crude oil was up $1.54...

CTK26 : 63.72 (-0.69%)
CTH26 : 62.16s (+0.19%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Holds on to Close Wednesday with Gains

Cotton futures were up 10 to 15 points in the front months on Wednesday. The outside markets provided some support, as crude oil was up $1.54 on the day to $76.10. The US dollar index was back down $0.231...

CTK26 : 63.72 (-0.69%)
CTH26 : 62.16s (+0.19%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Has Sugar Been Artificially Sweetened by War in Iran?

Is the rally in sugar being caused by the situation in Iran? More importantly, is the sugar market even rallying?

SBK26 : 13.67 (-0.44%)
Ample Global Supplies Weigh on Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.20 (-1.44%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -5.10 (-1.23%). Sugar prices retreated on Wednesday as the outlook for a...

SBK26 : 13.67 (-0.44%)
SWK26 : 407.30 (-0.49%)
Cocoa Prices Climb on Dollar Weakness and Higher Shipping Costs

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +45 (+1.49%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +34 (+1.59%). Cocoa prices settled higher on Wednesday, recovering from Monday's significant...

$DXY : 99.28 (+0.52%)
CCK26 : 3,019 (-1.34%)
CAK26 : 2,173 (unch)
Coffee Prices Settle Higher as Shipping Costs Jump

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.10 (+1.09%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +29 (+1.78%). Coffee prices settled higher on Wednesday. Supply concerns are supportive...

RMK26 : 3,728 (-0.16%)
KCK26 : 287.30 (+0.37%)
Cotton Trading with Wednesday Gains

Cotton futures are up 20 to 25 points in the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil is up $0.52 on the day to $75.08. The US dollar index is back down $0.191 at $98.815. The Seam showed sales of 6,789 bales...

CTK26 : 63.72 (-0.69%)
CTH26 : 62.16s (+0.19%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Fall on the Outlook for a Global Surplus

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.21 (-1.51%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -5.30 (-1.289%). Sugar prices are sliding today as the outlook for a global surplus outweighs...

SBK26 : 13.67 (-0.44%)
SWK26 : 407.30 (-0.49%)
Cocoa Prices Push Higher as Dollar Weakness Spurs Short Covering

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +46 (+1.53%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +32 (+1.50%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today as they recover from Monday's significant lows. Dollar...

$DXY : 99.28 (+0.52%)
CCK26 : 3,019 (-1.34%)
CAK26 : 2,173 (unch)
Coffee Prices Supported as Iran War Boosts Shipping Costs

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +2.60 (+0.92%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is down -16 (-0.43%). Coffee prices are mixed today. Supply concerns are supportive of coffee prices, as the...

RMK26 : 3,728 (-0.16%)
KCK26 : 287.30 (+0.37%)

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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