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Thu, Mar 5th, 2026
Cotton Holds on to Close Wednesday with Gains

Cotton futures were up 10 to 15 points in the front months on Wednesday. The outside markets provided some support, as crude oil was up $1.54 on the day to $76.10. The US dollar index was back down $0.231...

CTK26 : 64.11 (-0.08%)
CTH26 : 62.16s (+0.19%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Has Sugar Been Artificially Sweetened by War in Iran?

Is the rally in sugar being caused by the situation in Iran? More importantly, is the sugar market even rallying?

SBK26 : 13.61 (-0.87%)
Ample Global Supplies Weigh on Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.20 (-1.44%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -5.10 (-1.23%). Sugar prices retreated on Wednesday as the outlook for a...

SBK26 : 13.61 (-0.87%)
SWK26 : 407.00 (-0.56%)
Cocoa Prices Climb on Dollar Weakness and Higher Shipping Costs

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +45 (+1.49%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +34 (+1.59%). Cocoa prices settled higher on Wednesday, recovering from Monday's significant...

$DXY : 98.90 (+0.13%)
CCK26 : 3,042 (-0.59%)
CAK26 : 2,159 (-0.64%)
Coffee Prices Settle Higher as Shipping Costs Jump

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.10 (+1.09%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed up +29 (+1.78%). Coffee prices settled higher on Wednesday. Supply concerns are supportive...

RMK26 : 3,747 (+0.35%)
KCK26 : 287.00 (+0.26%)
Cotton Trading with Wednesday Gains

Cotton futures are up 20 to 25 points in the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil is up $0.52 on the day to $75.08. The US dollar index is back down $0.191 at $98.815. The Seam showed sales of 6,789 bales...

CTK26 : 64.11 (-0.08%)
CTH26 : 62.16s (+0.19%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Fall on the Outlook for a Global Surplus

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is down -0.21 (-1.51%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -5.30 (-1.289%). Sugar prices are sliding today as the outlook for a global surplus outweighs...

SBK26 : 13.61 (-0.87%)
SWK26 : 407.00 (-0.56%)
Cocoa Prices Push Higher as Dollar Weakness Spurs Short Covering

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +46 (+1.53%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +32 (+1.50%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today as they recover from Monday's significant lows. Dollar...

$DXY : 98.90 (+0.13%)
CCK26 : 3,042 (-0.59%)
CAK26 : 2,159 (-0.64%)
Coffee Prices Supported as Iran War Boosts Shipping Costs

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +2.60 (+0.92%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is down -16 (-0.43%). Coffee prices are mixed today. Supply concerns are supportive of coffee prices, as the...

RMK26 : 3,747 (+0.35%)
KCK26 : 287.00 (+0.26%)
Frozen Orange Prices Are Trending Higher. 1 Trade to Make Now.

May FCOJ futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

OJK26 : 194.00s (+6.39%)

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