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Cotton #2 Dec '24 (CTZ24)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Closes with Turnaround Tuesday Gains

Cotton futures were in turnaround action on Tuesday, as contracts closed with 130 to 188 point gains at the close. The US dollar index is $0.108 higher at $98.370. Crude oil was down $3.74 to $102.68.

NASS Crop Progress data showed 21% of the US cotton crop planted as of May 3, which was 2 percentage points ahead of the 5-year average of 19%. Planting progress in TX was 2 percentage points ahead of average, with GA 3 points behind average. 

Census trade data showed March cotton exports (excluding linters) at 1.683 million bales, Up 57.02% from February and down 8.25% from a year ago in March.

The Seam showed 182 bales sold on 5/4 at an average of 66.35 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was up 300 points on Friday at 92.05 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up 451 bales on May 4, with the certified stocks level at 180,192 bales. The Adjusted World Price was up another 40 points last week to 65.66 cents/lb. It is good through Thursday. 

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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
$1,991/1,810
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 Apr 28, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
105,182 (-3,327)
198,186 (-5,466)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
132,561 (-3,698)
51,620 (-2,072)
Producers - Long / Short
39,040 (-6,227)
168,730 (-5,263)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
60,859 (+4,412)
24,173 (+1,309)
Managed Money - Long / Short
68,127 (+2,300)
31,635 (-2,863)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
64,434 (-5,998)
19,985 (+791)
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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 Closes with Turnaround Tuesday Gains

Cotton futures were in turnaround action on Tuesday, as contracts closed with 130 to 188 point gains at the close. The US dollar index is $0.108 higher at $98.370. Crude oil was down $3.74 to $102.68....

CTN26 : 83.87 (-1.10%)
CTK26 : 82.46s (+2.33%)
CTZ26 : 84.46 (-0.95%)
Sugar Prices Climb on Brazilian Real Strength

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.08 (+0.52%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +5.70 (+1.28%). Sugar prices extended their two-week-long rally on Tuesday and...

RBM26 : 3.5980 (-0.62%)
SBN26 : 15.37s (unch)
^USDBRL : 4.91180 (-0.36%)
SWQ26 : 452.20s (unch)
Cocoa Prices Jump on a Weak Outlook for the West African Cocoa Crop

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +191 (+4.92%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) closed up +3.80 (+14.14%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Tuesday and posted 2.75-month highs. Early...

CCN26 : 4,074s (+4.92%)
CAN26 : 3,068s (+14.14%)
Coffee Prices Settle Higher as the Brazilian Real Rallies

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +4.25 (+1.49%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) closed up +14 (+0.42%). Coffee prices moved higher on Tuesday, with arabica up sharply at a 1-week...

^USDBRL : 4.91180 (-0.36%)
RMN26 : 3,378s (unch)
KCN26 : 289.75s (+1.49%)
Cotton Trading with Turnaround Tuesday Gains

Cotton futures are trading with 134 to 265 point gains on Tuesday. The US dollar index is $0.068 higher at $98.330. Crude oil is down $4.35 to $102.07. NASS Crop Progress data showed 21% of the US cotton...

CTN26 : 83.87 (-1.10%)
CTK26 : 82.46s (+2.33%)
CTZ26 : 84.46 (-0.95%)
Strength in the Brazilian Real Boosts Sugar Prices

July NY world sugar #11 (SBN26 ) today is up +0.06 (+0.39%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +4.90 (+1.10%). Sugar prices extended their two-week-long rally today and rose to 1-month highs....

SBN26 : 15.37s (unch)
^USDBRL : 4.91180 (-0.36%)
SWQ26 : 452.20s (unch)
Cocoa Prices Surge on West African Crop Concerns

July ICE NY cocoa (CCN26 ) today is up +218 (+5.61%), and July ICE London cocoa #7 (CAN26 ) is up +3.94 (+14.66%). Cocoa prices are surging today and posted 2.75-month highs. Early surveys of the 2026/27...

CCN26 : 4,074s (+4.92%)
CAN26 : 3,068s (+14.14%)
Brazilian Real Strength Supports Coffee Prices

July arabica coffee (KCN26 ) today is up +9.80 (+3.43%), and July ICE robusta coffee (RMN26 ) is up +51 (+1.5%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with arabica climbing to a 1-week high. Strength...

^USDBRL : 4.91180 (-0.36%)
RMN26 : 3,378s (unch)
KCN26 : 289.75s (+1.49%)
Sugar Prices Are Supported by Global Inflation Worries and Droughts. Where to Buy.

July sugar futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

SBN26 : 15.37s (unch)
SBN26 : 15.37s (unch)
CLM26 : 100.89 (-1.35%)
Cotton Turning Back Higher on Tuesday AM Trade

Cotton price action is up 40 to 71 points so far on Turnaround Tuesday. Futures closed the Monday session with contracts down 30 to 127 points across most contracts. The US dollar index was $0.146 higher...

CTN26 : 83.87 (-1.10%)
CTK26 : 82.46s (+2.33%)
CTZ26 : 84.46 (-0.95%)

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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