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Cotton #2 Dec '24 (CTZ24)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Rallies on Tuesday

Cotton futures saw gains of 35 to 184 point gains across the board on Tuesday.  Crude oil was down $4.08 at $76.673. The US dollar index was down $0.071 at $99.305.

Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 86% of the US cotton crop planted as of Sunday, 2% behind the average pace, with 19% squared, 2% ahead of normal. Condition ratings were pegged at 51% good/excellent, down 2 percentage points on the week. The Brugler500 index was up 1 to 346 as 3% shifted from very poor to fair.  Conditions in TX were up 5 points, with GA improvising 2. 

West TX and the panhandle are looking at a drier pattern in the next week with the eastern half of the state through GA seeing heavy rainfall totals of up to double digits in some areas of the Gulf.

The Seam reported just 396 bales sold on June 15 at an average price of 68 cents. The Cotlook A Index was up 30 points on 6/15 at 85.05 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on Monday with the certified stocks level at 192,... 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
$2,343/2,130
First Notice Date
11/22/24
Expiration Date
12/06/24 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Dec '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 9, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
121,661 (-2,906)
203,578 (-14,410)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
126,353 (-9,030)
50,396 (+219)
Producers - Long / Short
47,749 (+2,210)
165,334 (-10,683)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
56,512 (-2,145)
20,844 (-756)
Managed Money - Long / Short
68,880 (-5,485)
26,342 (+1,876)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
57,473 (-3,545)
24,054 (-1,657)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
66.00 +8.18%
on 11/19/24
73.70 -3.12%
on 11/27/24
+1.71 (+2.45%)
since 11/06/24
3-Month
66.00 +8.18%
on 11/19/24
74.55 -4.23%
on 09/24/24
+3.52 (+5.19%)
since 09/06/24
52-Week
66.00 +8.18%
on 11/19/24
85.25 -16.25%
on 02/28/24
-6.01 (-7.76%)
since 12/06/23

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Cotton Rallies on Tuesday

Cotton futures saw gains of 35 to 184 point gains across the board on Tuesday. Crude oil was down $4.08 at $76.673. The US dollar index was down $0.071 at $99.305. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed...

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Sugar Prices Jump on Slack Monsoon Rain in India

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.14 (+1.02%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +7.50 (+1.70%). Sugar prices erased early losses on Tuesday and settled higher...

CLQ26 : 75.27s (-5.25%)
SBV26 : 14.31s (+0.85%)
SWQ26 : 449.90s (+1.70%)
El Niño Weather Risks Push Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +260 (+6.70%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +175 (+5.88%). Cocoa prices rallied to 2.5-week highs on Tuesday and settled sharply higher....

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CAU26 : 3,157s (+6.37%)
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July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +14.30 (+5.44%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +62 (+1.72%). Coffee prices surged to 5-week highs on Tuesday and settled sharply higher....

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Cotton Posting a Tuesday Rally

Cotton futures are trading with Tuesday gains of 108 to 146 points at midday. Crude oil is down $5.22 at $75.53. The US dollar index is down $0.136 at $99.240. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed...

CTV26 : 77.53s (+2.43%)
CTN26 : 75.01s (+2.15%)
CTZ26 : 77.75s (+1.22%)
Sugar Prices Rebound on India Crop Concerns

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.11 (+0.80%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +6.40 (+1.45%). Sugar prices erased early losses today and moved higher on concerns over India’s...

CLQ26 : 75.27s (-5.25%)
SBV26 : 14.31s (+0.85%)
SWQ26 : 449.90s (+1.70%)
Cocoa Prices Soar on El Niño Weather Risks

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +261 (+6.72%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +169 (+5.68%). Cocoa prices are soaring today and posted 2.5-week highs. Cocoa markets are pricing in...

CCU26 : 4,234s (+6.60%)
CAU26 : 3,157s (+6.37%)
Coffee Prices Supported by Brazil Harvest Delays

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +7.50 (+2.85%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +49 (+1.36%). Coffee prices have rallied steadily over the past week, with arabica posting a 2-week high...

RMU26 : 3,598s (+1.96%)
KCU26 : 272.80s (+5.25%)
Cotton Rallying Early on Tuesday

Cotton prices are 100 to 111 points higher so far in early Tuesday action. Futures posted gains of 35 to 56 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil was down $3.72 at the close after the US and...

CTV26 : 77.53s (+2.43%)
CTN26 : 75.01s (+2.15%)
CTZ26 : 77.75s (+1.22%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Maximum Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 71.40
2nd Resistance Point 71.40
1st Resistance Point 71.40
Last Price 71.40s
1st Support Level 71.40
2nd Support Level 71.40
3rd Support Level 71.40

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52-Week High 85.25
Fibonacci 61.8% 77.90
Fibonacci 50% 75.63
Fibonacci 38.2% 73.35
Last Price 71.40s
52-Week Low 66.00

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