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Cotton #2 Dec '24 (CTZ24)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Gains Extending to Tuesday Morning, Following USDA Condition Cut

Cotton price action is up 37 to 42 points so far on Tuesday. Futures are posted higher trade to close out Monday, with contracts up 16 to 68 points across the board. Crude oil was $2.55 higher, with the US dollar index $0.094 lower.

Weekly Crop Progress data showed 74% of the US cotton setting bolls as of Sunday, with 14% of the crop with bolls opening. Condition ratings were pegged at 38% good/excellent, down 2 percentage points on the week. The Brugler500 index was down another 9 points to 310.

The Cotlook A Index was down 90 points on Friday at 94.05 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 3,359 bales on August 14, with the certified stocks level at 72,626 bales. The Seam reported just 74 bales sold on the 8/14 auction at an average price of 71 cents. The Adjusted World Price was raised by 190 points on Thursday to 68.19 cents/lb.

Oct 26 Cotton  closed at 84.07, up 47 points, currently unch

Dec 26 Cotton  closed at 85.48, up 68 points, currently up 42... 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 Aug 11, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
123,648 (+5,356)
237,174 (+13,756)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
143,727 (+9,312)
40,472 (+2,433)
Producers - Long / Short
43,299 (+401)
193,298 (+9,607)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
63,991 (+3,459)
27,518 (+2,653)
Managed Money - Long / Short
86,139 (+10,186)
19,359 (-1,273)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
57,588 (-874)
21,113 (+3,706)
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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 Gains Extending to Tuesday Morning, Following USDA Condition Cut

Cotton price action is up 37 to 42 points so far on Tuesday. Futures are posted higher trade to close out Monday, with contracts up 16 to 68 points across the board. Crude oil was $2.55 higher, with the...

CTZ26 : 85.70 (+0.26%)
CTV26 : 84.95 (+1.05%)
CTZ26 : 85.70 (+0.26%)
Cotton Closes with Monday Gains, as USDA Cuts Conditions Ratings

Cotton futures are posted higher trade to close out Monday, with contracts up 16 to 68 points across the board. Crude oil was $2.55 higher, with the US dollar index $0.094 lower. Weekly Crop Progress data...

CTZ26 : 85.70 (+0.26%)
CTV26 : 84.95 (+1.05%)
CTZ26 : 85.70 (+0.26%)
Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2026-08-17

MWZ26 : 7.0475 (+0.25%)
ZSX26 : 1228-6 (+1.05%)
XBX26 : 254.00 (-0.20%)
XEX26 : 76.16 (+0.70%)
SWV26 : 536.10 (+2.50%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.2392 (+6.71%)
ZOZ26 : 351-0 (+0.36%)
ZRU26 : 14.170 (-0.04%)
MLZ26 : 235.75 (+0.64%)
Y2U26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCZ26 : 490-2 (+0.15%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Global Sugar Deficit Fears Underpin Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.27 (+1.63%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +11.80 (+2.31%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Monday, with London...

SBV26 : 17.34 (+2.79%)
SWV26 : 536.10 (+2.50%)
Cocoa Prices Supported by Dollar Weakness

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) closed up +310 (+5.41%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +178 (+4.32%). Cocoa prices rallied sharply on Monday, with NY cocoa posting a 1.5-week...

$DXY : 99.57 (-0.07%)
CCZ26 : 5,991 (-1.29%)
CAZ26 : 4,307 (-1.12%)
Concerns About a Global Supply Squeeze Lifts Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed up +7.00 (+2.07%) on Monday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +49 (+1.35%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Monday, with arabica soaring...

RMX26 : 3,693 (+1.34%)
KCZ26 : 321.55 (+1.15%)
Cotton Posting Monday Midday Strength

Cotton futures are continuing to climb on Monday’s midday, with contracts up 65 to 75 points in the front months. Crude oil is just a penny per barrel higher, with the US dollar index $0.159 lower. Commitment...

CTZ26 : 85.70 (+0.26%)
CTV26 : 84.95 (+1.05%)
CTZ26 : 85.70 (+0.26%)
Sugar Prices Supported by the Outlook for a Global Sugar Deficit

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.26 (+1.57%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +11.00 (+2.15%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today, with London sugar posting a...

SBV26 : 17.34 (+2.79%)
SWV26 : 536.10 (+2.50%)
Dollar Weakness Boosts Cocoa Prices

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) is up +305 (+5.32%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +167 (+4.05%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today, with NY cocoa posting a 1.5-week high....

$DXY : 99.57 (-0.07%)
CCZ26 : 5,991 (-1.29%)
CAZ26 : 4,307 (-1.12%)
Coffee Prices Soar on Supply Concerns

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) is up +11.80 (+3.49 %) today, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +95 (+2.62%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with arabica soaring to a 6-week high...

RMX26 : 3,693 (+1.34%)
KCZ26 : 321.55 (+1.15%)

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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