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Cotton #2 Dec '26 (CTZ26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Rounds Out Wednesday with Gains

Cotton futures posted strength on the Wednesday session with contracts up 25 to 93 points at the close. Crude oil was down 45 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.227 higher.

The 7-day forecast remains relatively dry for much of Texas, with scattered light totals not seen over 0.25 inch. The Gulf is expected to see totals nearing an inch.

The Cotlook A Index was unchanged on Tuesday at 98.20 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up 2,567 on August 25, with the certified stocks level at 66,327 bales. The Adjusted World Price was raised by 143 points last week to 69.62 cents/lb. 

Oct 26 Cotton  closed at 87.77, up 69 points,

Dec 26 Cotton  closed at 89.14, up 80 points,

Mar 27 Cotton  closed at 91.07, up 84 points

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for... 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
11/23/26 (89 days)
Expiration Date
12/08/26 (104 days)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Dec '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 18, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
127,884 (+4,236)
247,085 (+9,911)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
149,398 (+5,671)
41,750 (+1,278)
Producers - Long / Short
43,860 (+561)
203,249 (+9,951)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
64,357 (+366)
24,169 (-3,349)
Managed Money - Long / Short
92,005 (+5,866)
19,333 (-26)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
57,393 (-195)
22,417 (+1,304)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
79.20 +12.80%
on 07/29/26
89.45 -0.12%
on 08/20/26
+8.46 (+10.46%)
since 07/27/26
3-Month
75.17 +18.85%
on 06/11/26
89.45 -0.12%
on 08/20/26
+10.68 (+13.58%)
since 05/27/26
52-Week
66.86 +33.62%
on 12/16/25
89.45 -0.12%
on 08/20/26
+20.49 (+29.76%)
since 08/27/25

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Cotton Rounds Out Wednesday with Gains

Cotton futures posted strength on the Wednesday session with contracts up 25 to 93 points at the close. Crude oil was down 45 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.227 higher. The 7-day forecast...

CTZ26 : 89.23 (+0.10%)
CTV26 : 87.77s (+0.79%)
CTZ26 : 89.23 (+0.10%)
Signs of Weak European Sugar Production Support Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.32 (+1.85%) on Wednesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed down -3.00 (-0.58%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with London...

SBV26 : 17.59s (+1.85%)
SWV26 : 514.00s (-0.58%)
Cocoa Prices Pressured by Abundant Supplies

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +2 (+0.03%) on Wednesday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed down -4 (-0.10%). Cocoa prices settled little changed on Wednesday. Prices have been...

CCZ26 : 5,831s (+0.03%)
CAZ26 : 4,238s (+0.62%)
Coffee Prices Slump on the Outlook for Larger Brazil Coffee Supplies

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -13.35 (-3.98%) on Wednesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -77 (-2.09%). Coffee prices dropped to 1-week lows on Wednesday and settled...

RMX26 : 3,614s (-2.09%)
KCZ26 : 322.15s (-3.98%)
Cotton Showing Modest Strength on Wednesday Morning

Cotton futures are holding steady on Wednesday at midday, with contracts just 3 to 8 points higher in the front months. Crude oil is up 28 cents per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.272 higher. The...

CTZ26 : 89.23 (+0.10%)
CTV26 : 87.77s (+0.79%)
CTZ26 : 89.23 (+0.10%)
Sugar Prices Mixed on Reduced Output in France and Smaller Indian Sugar Imports

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.27 (+1.56%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is down -8.90 (-1.72%). Sugar prices are mixed today, with London sugar falling to a 1.5-week...

SBV26 : 17.59s (+1.85%)
SWV26 : 514.00s (-0.58%)
Easing Supply Fears Weigh on Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -10 (-0.17%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is down -7 (-0.19%). Cocoa prices are slightly lower today. Prices have been under pressure this week...

CCZ26 : 5,831s (+0.03%)
CAZ26 : 4,238s (+0.62%)
Coffee Prices Plunge in Anticipation of Larger Brazil Supplies

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -14.60 (-4.35%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -85 (-2.30%). Coffee prices fell to 1-week lows today and are sharply lower as the outlook...

RMX26 : 3,614s (-2.09%)
KCZ26 : 322.15s (-3.98%)
Cotton Bulls Pushing Bach Higher on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is up 14 to 31 points so far on Wednesday. Futures saw lower trade on Tuesday with contracts pulling off the lows into the close, still down 27 to 46 points in most contracts. Crude...

CTZ26 : 89.23 (+0.10%)
CTV26 : 87.77s (+0.79%)
CTZ26 : 89.23 (+0.10%)
Cotton Faces Tuesday Weakness

Cotton futures saw lower trade on Tuesday with contracts pulling off the lows into the close, still down 27 to 46 points in most contracts. Crude oil was down $3.90, with the US dollar index $0.089 lower....

CTZ26 : 89.23 (+0.10%)
CTV26 : 87.77s (+0.79%)
CTZ26 : 89.23 (+0.10%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Relative Strength is above 70%. The market is in overbought territory. Watch for a potential trend reversal.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 91.15
2nd Resistance Point 90.20
1st Resistance Point 89.67
Last Price 89.35
1st Support Level 88.19
2nd Support Level 87.24
3rd Support Level 86.71

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52-Week High 89.45
Last Price 89.35
Fibonacci 61.8% 80.82
Fibonacci 50% 78.15
Fibonacci 38.2% 75.49
52-Week Low 66.86

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