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Cotton #2 Dec '22 (CTZ22)

82.61s -2.78 (-3.26%) 12/07/22 [ICE/US]
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Quote Overview for Wed, Dec 7th, 2022
Day Low
82.61
Day High
82.61
Open 0.00
Previous Close 85.39 85.39
Volume 81 81
Open Interest 81 81
Stochastic %K 38.98% 38.98%
Weighted Alpha -18.43 -18.43
5-Day Change -3.44 (-4.00%) -3.44 (-4.00%)
52-Week Range 70.21 - 133.79 70.21 - 133.79
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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Closes Friday with Gains

Cotton futures shrugged off the early weakness on Friday, with contracts up 17 to 36 points higher, as December closed out the week 24 points higher. The US dollar index was back down $0.134 to $98.095, as crude oil futures were down 46 cents.

CFTC data showed a total of 14,791 contracts added to the managed money net short position in the week of August 5. That position stood at -55,152 contracts as of Tuesday. 

The Cotlook A Index was down 25 points at 78.00 cents on August 6. ICE cotton stocks were down 3,375 bales on 8/7 via decertifications, with the certified stocks level at 18,242 bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) was down 13 points on Thursday afternoon at 54.39 cents/lb. 

Oct 25 Cotton  is at 65.32, up 36 points,

Dec 25 Cotton  is at 66.6, up 17 points,

Mar 26 Cotton  is at 68.07, up 17 points

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the secur... 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
11/23/22
Expiration Date
12/07/22 (expired)

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 5, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
109,145 (+2,567)
71,807 (-7,859)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
69,961 (+4,984)
105,439 (+13,613)
Producers - Long / Short
47,514 (+2,762)
52,473 (-7,261)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
53,783 (-1,019)
11,486 (-1,422)
Managed Money - Long / Short
31,725 (+1,486)
87,607 (+15,916)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
38,236 (+3,498)
17,832 (-2,303)
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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
Period Open: 87.49
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
Period Open: 101.62
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
Period Open: 89.78
133.79 -38.25%
on 05/17/22
-7.17 (-7.99%)
since 12/07/21

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Cotton Closes Friday with Gains

Cotton futures shrugged off the early weakness on Friday, with contracts up 17 to 36 points higher, as December closed out the week 24 points higher. The US dollar index was back down $0.134 to $98.095,...

CTZ25 : 66.91 (+0.47%)
CTV25 : 65.40 (+0.12%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Jump on Reports of Lower Cane Yields in Brazil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Friday closed up +0.24 (+1.50%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed up +8.80 (+1.90%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher Friday on concern about...

SBV25 : 16.25s (+1.50%)
^USDBRL : 5.43370 (-0.01%)
SWV25 : 471.30s (+1.90%)
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Demand Concerns Weigh on Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) on Friday closed down -118 (-1.37%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) closed down -21 (-0.38%). Cocoa prices gave up an early advance Friday and settled lower,...

CCZ25 : 7,978s (-1.03%)
CAZ25 : 5,415s (+0.11%)
Coffee Prices Surge as Supplies Tighten

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) on Friday closed up +11.55 (+3.88%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) closed up +143 (+4.18%). Coffee prices on Friday extended this week's rally and surged to...

^USDBRL : 5.43370 (-0.01%)
RMX25 : 3,510s (+3.94%)
KCZ25 : 302.45s (+3.88%)
Cotton Bulls Pushing Back on Friday

Cotton futures are trading with 12 to 23 point gains so far on the Friday. The US dollar index is back down $0.189 to $98.040, as crude oil futures are up 26 cents. The Cotlook A Index was down 25 points...

CTZ25 : 66.91 (+0.47%)
CTV25 : 65.40 (+0.12%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Reports of Lower Cane Yields in Brazil Boost Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.29 (+1.81%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is up +9.40 (+2.03%). Sugar prices are moving higher today on concerns about smaller sugar...

SBV25 : 16.25s (+1.50%)
^USDBRL : 5.43370 (-0.01%)
SWV25 : 471.30s (+1.90%)
Cocoa Prices Erase Early Gains on Demand Concerns

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU25 ) today is down -87 (-1.01%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU25 ) is down -10 (-0.18%). Cocoa prices gave up an early advance today and turned lower, with NY cocoa...

CCZ25 : 7,978s (-1.03%)
CAZ25 : 5,415s (+0.11%)
Coffee Prices Rally on Signs of Tighter Supplies

September arabica coffee (KCU25 ) today is up +9.00 (+3.02%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU25 ) is up +96 (+2.81%). Coffee prices today extended this week's rally and posted 3-week highs. Signs...

^USDBRL : 5.43370 (-0.01%)
RMX25 : 3,510s (+3.94%)
KCZ25 : 302.45s (+3.88%)
Cotton Losses Push to Friday Morning

Cotton price action is showing losses of 26 to 55 points. 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...

CTZ25 : 66.91 (+0.47%)
CTV25 : 65.40 (+0.12%)
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 : 66.91 (+0.47%)
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 : 16.25s (+1.50%)
^USDBRL : 5.43370 (-0.01%)
SWV25 : 471.30s (+1.90%)
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 : 7,978s (-1.03%)
CAZ25 : 5,415s (+0.11%)
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 : 5.43370 (-0.01%)
RMX25 : 3,510s (+3.94%)
KCZ25 : 302.45s (+3.88%)
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 : 66.91 (+0.47%)
CTV25 : 65.40 (+0.12%)
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 : 16.25s (+1.50%)
^USDBRL : 5.43370 (-0.01%)
SWV25 : 471.30s (+1.90%)
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 : 7,978s (-1.03%)
CAZ25 : 5,415s (+0.11%)
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 : 3,510s (+3.94%)
KCZ25 : 302.45s (+3.88%)
Cotton Rallying Ahead of Export Sales Release

Cotton price action is up 41 to 58 points so far on Thursday. 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...

CTZ25 : 66.91 (+0.47%)
CTV25 : 65.40 (+0.12%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
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 : 66.91 (+0.47%)
CTV25 : 65.40 (+0.12%)
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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