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Cotton #2 Dec '26 (CTZ26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Fades Back Lower on Wednesday

Cotton futures saw modest weakness on a Wednesday correction, with contracts 6 to 73 points lower. The outside markets were generally stronger, as Crude oil was up $4.32 following the US striking Iran overnight and again today, as President Trump stated the ceasefire is over. The US also revoked waivers authorizing Iran oil exports. The US dollar index was up $0.082.

The Seam reported just 94 bales sold on July 7 at an average of 65.76 cents. The Cotlook A Index was up 150 points on 7/7 at 87.30 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 95 bales on Tuesday via decertification, with the certified stocks level at 184,939 bales. The Adjusted World Price was back down 194 points last week at 61.94 cents/lb. 

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 76.21, down 73 points,

Dec 26 Cotton  closed at 80.67, down 62 points,

Mar 27 Cotton  closed at 82.1, down 58 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 (138 days)
Expiration Date
12/08/26 (153 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 30, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
109,369 (+4,372)
192,891 (-2,560)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
131,869 (+1,782)
54,021 (+7,492)
Producers - Long / Short
42,012 (+4,742)
158,278 (-2,838)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
56,390 (-1,467)
23,646 (-819)
Managed Money - Long / Short
60,588 (-2,477)
31,165 (+3,373)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
71,281 (+4,259)
22,856 (+4,119)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
75.17 +7.32%
on 06/11/26
81.30 -0.77%
on 07/07/26
+3.06 (+3.94%)
since 06/08/26
3-Month
74.90 +7.70%
on 04/09/26
88.08 -8.41%
on 05/13/26
+5.20 (+6.89%)
since 04/08/26
52-Week
66.86 +20.66%
on 12/16/25
88.08 -8.41%
on 05/13/26
+11.48 (+16.59%)
since 07/08/25

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Cotton Fades Back Lower on Wednesday

Cotton futures saw modest weakness on a Wednesday correction, with contracts 6 to 73 points lower. The outside markets were generally stronger, as Crude oil was up $4.32 following the US striking Iran...

CTV26 : 78.98s (-0.92%)
CTN26 : 76.21s (-0.95%)
CTZ26 : 80.67s (-0.76%)
Sugar Prices Pressured as India’s Monsoon Rains Improve

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.03 (-0.20%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) closed up +4.70 (+0.99%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with NY sugar...

CLQ26 : 74.31 (+1.07%)
SBV26 : 15.11s (-0.20%)
SWV26 : 472.40s (+1.18%)
Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher on West African Crop Concerns

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +293 (+5.09%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) closed up +228 (+5.35%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher for a third session on Wednesday,...

CCU26 : 6,052s (+5.09%)
CAU26 : 4,493s (+5.35%)
Coffee Prices Retreat on Speculation Recent Rally Was Overdone

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) on Wednesday closed down -7.80 (-2.46%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -131 (-3.38%). Coffee prices fell sharply for a second session on Wednesday,...

RMU26 : 3,744s (-3.31%)
KCU26 : 309.80s (-2.46%)
Cotton Falling Back on Wednesday

Cotton futures are trading with 90 to 98 point losses so far on Thursday, as contracts correct from near limit gains on Tuesday. The outside markets are stronger, as Crude oil is up $4.09 following the...

CTV26 : 78.98s (-0.92%)
CTN26 : 76.21s (-0.95%)
CTZ26 : 80.67s (-0.76%)
Sugar Prices Edge Higher on the Surge in Crude Oil

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) today is up +0.07 (+0.46%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +5.10 (+1.07%). Sugar prices are climbing today, with NY sugar posting a 1.75-month high....

CLQ26 : 74.31 (+1.07%)
SBV26 : 15.11s (-0.20%)
SWV26 : 472.40s (+1.18%)
Cocoa Prices Surge Amid West African Weather Risks

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU26 ) today is up +313 (+5.43%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is up +244 (+5.72%). Cocoa prices are surging today amid weather risks in West Africa, with NY cocoa...

CCU26 : 6,052s (+5.09%)
CAU26 : 4,493s (+5.35%)
Overbought Conditions Spur Technical Selling in Coffee Futures

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) today is -8.90 (-2.80%), and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -153 (-3.95%). Coffee prices are falling sharply for a second session today, giving back nearly...

RMU26 : 3,744s (-3.31%)
KCU26 : 309.80s (-2.46%)
Cotton Slipping Back on Wednesday Morning

Cotton prices are down 19 to 28 points so far on Wednesday morning trade. Futures closed with contracts 99 to 299 points higher, with some contracts hitting the three cent limit at the high. The outside...

CTV26 : 78.98s (-0.92%)
CTN26 : 76.21s (-0.95%)
CTZ26 : 80.67s (-0.76%)
Cotton Extends Rally to Tuesday, Nearing Limit Gains

Cotton futures closed with contracts 99 to 299 points higher, with some contracts hitting the three cent limit at the high. The outside markets were mixed, as Crude oil was up $3.65 following Iran striking...

CTV26 : 78.98s (-0.92%)
CTN26 : 76.21s (-0.95%)
CTZ26 : 80.67s (-0.76%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 82.86
2nd Resistance Point 82.08
1st Resistance Point 81.37
Last Price 80.67s
1st Support Level 79.88
2nd Support Level 79.10
3rd Support Level 78.39

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52-Week High 88.08
Last Price 80.67s
Fibonacci 61.8% 79.97
Fibonacci 50% 77.47
Fibonacci 38.2% 74.97
52-Week Low 66.86

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