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Cotton #2 Dec '26 (CTZ26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Fading Back Lower on Turnaround Tuesday

Cotton is showing Turnaround Tuesday losses of 131 to 152 points so far at midday.  Crude oil is $3.81 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.275 higher.

Weekly Crop Progress data showed 89% of the US cotton setting bolls as of Sunday, with 29% of the crop with bolls opening. Condition ratings were pegged at 39% good/excellent, up 2  percentage points on the week. The Brugler500 index was down another 2 points to 302 as poor/very poor ratings were up 3%. Ratings in Texas slipped another 2 points to 260.

The Seam reported sales of 75 bales on August 31 at an average price of 85.63 cents/lb. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged bales on Monday, with the certified stocks level at 63,178 bales. The Adjusted World Price was raised by another 190 points last week to 71.52 cents/lb. 

Oct 26 Cotton  is at 90.39, down 131 points,

Dec 26 Cotton  is at 91.62, down 152 points,

Mar 27 Cotton  is at 93.78, down 136 points

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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
$2,343/2,130
First Notice Date
11/23/26 (83 days)
Expiration Date
12/08/26 (98 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 25, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
127,389 (-495)
260,837 (+13,752)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
159,332 (+9,934)
36,429 (-5,321)
Producers - Long / Short
44,356 (+496)
214,516 (+11,267)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
64,206 (-151)
27,494 (+3,325)
Managed Money - Long / Short
104,495 (+12,490)
16,202 (-3,131)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
54,837 (-2,556)
20,227 (-2,190)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
80.39 +14.06%
on 08/03/26
93.74 -2.19%
on 08/31/26
+9.90 (+12.10%)
since 07/31/26
3-Month
75.17 +21.98%
on 06/11/26
93.74 -2.19%
on 08/31/26
+11.53 (+14.38%)
since 06/01/26
52-Week
66.86 +37.14%
on 12/16/25
93.74 -2.19%
on 08/31/26
+22.65 (+32.81%)
since 08/29/25

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Cotton Fading Back Lower on Turnaround Tuesday

Cotton is showing Turnaround Tuesday losses of 131 to 152 points so far at midday. Crude oil is $3.81 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.275 higher. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 89% of the US...

CTZ26 : 91.72 (-1.52%)
CTV26 : 90.24 (-1.59%)
CTZ26 : 91.72 (-1.52%)
Sugar Prices Climb as ISO Projects a Global Deficit

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.56 (+3.14%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +21.20 (+4.12%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today after the International Sugar...

SBV26 : 18.36s (+3.09%)
SWZ26 : 533.10s (+2.46%)
Bigger Supplies from the Ivory Coast Knock Cocoa Prices Lower

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is down -201 (-2.97%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is down -44 (-0.91%). Cocoa prices are retreating today, with London cocoa falling from an 11-month...

CCZ26 : 6,527 (-3.60%)
CAZ26 : 4,817s (-0.86%)
Coffee Prices Slip as Brazil’s Coffee Exports Expected to Accelerate

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -4.40 (-1.41%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is down -102 (-2.89%). Coffee prices are falling sharply today, with arabica dropping to a 1-month...

RMX26 : 3,461s (-1.93%)
KCZ26 : 308.75 (-0.88%)
Cotton Fading Back to Start Turnaround Tuesday

Cotton is trading with early Tuesday losses of 131 to 188 points. Futures posted 170 to 180 point gains across most front month contracts. Crude oil was $2.91 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.293...

CTZ26 : 91.72 (-1.52%)
CTV26 : 90.24 (-1.59%)
CTZ26 : 91.72 (-1.52%)
Cotton Rallies to Close August

Cotton futures posted 170 to 180 point gains across most front month contracts. Crude oil was $2.91 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.293 lower. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 89% of the US cotton...

CTZ26 : 91.72 (-1.52%)
CTV26 : 90.24 (-1.59%)
CTZ26 : 91.72 (-1.52%)
Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2026-08-31

MWZ26 : 7.7675 (+1.80%)
ZSX26 : 1318-6 (+2.39%)
XBX26 : 274.00 (+1.58%)
XEX26 : 78.51 (+1.17%)
SWZ26 : 533.10s (+2.46%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.5627 (-127.26%)
ZOZ26 : 383-0 (+2.68%)
ZRX26 : 15.805 (+0.51%)
MLZ26 : 252.50 (+2.96%)
Y2U26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCZ26 : 547-2 (+1.77%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Agricultural Prices

Agricultural Prices - 2026-08-31

KGV26 : 0.9170s (+1.98%)
ZSX26 : 1318-6 (+2.39%)
KIF27 : 298.00 (unch)
XBX26 : 274.00 (+1.58%)
KOX26 : 4,981 (+0.16%)
SWZ26 : 533.10s (+2.46%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.5627 (-127.26%)
ZOZ26 : 383-0 (+2.68%)
BJV26 : 1.6100 (-0.62%)
ZMZ26 : 352.7 (+2.14%)
MLZ26 : 252.50 (+2.96%)
ZCZ26 : 547-2 (+1.77%)
Global Supply Fears Underpin Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.25 (+1.42%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) did not trade, with markets closed in the UK for a holiday. NY sugar settled sharply...

SBV26 : 18.36s (+3.09%)
SWZ26 : 533.10s (+2.46%)
Cocoa Prices Rise on Concern Over West African Cocoa Quality

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +123 (+1.85%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) did not trade, with markets in the UK closed for a holiday. NY cocoa extended its sharp three-session...

CCZ26 : 6,527 (-3.60%)
CAZ26 : 4,817s (-0.86%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Relative Strength just crossed below 70%. The market has dropped from overbought territory. Beware of a potential mean reversion.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 97.53
2nd Resistance Point 95.63
1st Resistance Point 94.39
Last Price 91.72
1st Support Level 91.25
2nd Support Level 89.35
3rd Support Level 88.11

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52-Week High 93.74
Last Price 91.72
Fibonacci 61.8% 83.47
Fibonacci 50% 80.30
Fibonacci 38.2% 77.13
52-Week Low 66.86

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