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Cotton #2 Jul '22 (CTN22)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Rally into Tuesday’s Close

Cotton futures were 55 to 68 points higher at the Tuesday’s close. Crude oil was down $8.38 on the day as the US began escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, though they did bounce $8 off the low on reports that Iran was placing mines in the waterway. The US dollar index is back down $0.261 at $98.910.

The USDA WASDE report showed no changes to the US balance sheet, as stocks were left at 4.4 million bales. On the world balance sheet, stocks were up 1.25 million bales to 76.39 million, as Brazil and India stocks were up a combined, 1.5 million bales on increased supply.

The Seam showed sales of 5,926 bales on March 9, averaging 62.44 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was back up 10 points on Monday at 74.75 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 6,518 bales on 3/9 via decertification, with the certified stocks level at 121,986 bales. The Adjusted World Price was trimmed by 40 points last Thursday to 51.44 cents/lb. 

May 26 Cotton  closed at 65.3, up 68 p... 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
$1,254/1,140
First Notice Date
06/24/22
Expiration Date
07/07/22 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Jul '22
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jul Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
138,605 (+1,836)
114,082 (+2,640)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
112,260 (+8,836)
140,357 (+7,963)
Producers - Long / Short
60,701 (+181)
93,901 (+1,099)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
69,171 (+608)
11,448 (+494)
Managed Money - Long / Short
42,311 (-295)
116,510 (+7,623)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
69,949 (+9,131)
23,847 (+340)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
94.69 +3.62%
on 07/06/22
147.70 -33.57%
on 06/10/22
-38.83 (-28.35%)
since 06/07/22
3-Month
94.69 +3.62%
on 07/06/22
155.95 -37.08%
on 05/04/22
-33.28 (-25.33%)
since 04/07/22
52-Week
84.45 +16.19%
on 07/19/21
155.95 -37.08%
on 05/04/22
+12.46 (+14.55%)
since 07/07/21

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Cotton Rally into Tuesday’s Close

Cotton futures were 55 to 68 points higher at the Tuesday’s close. Crude oil was down $8.38 on the day as the US began escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, though they did bounce $8 off the...

CTN26 : 67.22 (+0.07%)
CTK26 : 65.39 (+0.14%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cocoa Prices Extend 1-1/2 Week Rally on Report of Large Export Purchases

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +158 (+4.80%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) closed up +121 (+5.12%). NY cocoa prices on Tuesday closed sharply higher as the 1.5-week-long rally continued....

CCK26 : 3,447s (+4.80%)
CAK26 : 2,479s (+5.13%)
Sugar Prices Fall on the Plunge in Crude Oil Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.21 (-1.44%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) closed down -2.10 (-0.50%). Sugar prices fell on Tuesday's -11% plunge in crude oil prices....

SBK26 : 14.38s (-1.44%)
SWK26 : 418.40s (-0.50%)
Coffee Prices Fall Back After 1-1/2 Week Rally

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) closed down -1.10 (-0.37%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) closed down -79 (-2.09%). NY arabica coffee prices fell on Tuesday due to some long liquidation pressure after...

RMK26 : 3,692s (-2.09%)
KCK26 : 295.80s (-0.37%)
Is Cotton Preparing to Take Off on the Upside?

After reaching a new continuous contract low in 2026 on February 6, cotton futures prices turned higher. Moreover, cotton formed a reversal pattern in February that could lead to a long-overdue recovery...

CTK26 : 65.39 (+0.14%)
Sugar Prices Fall on Today's Plunge in Crude Oil Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) is down -0.21 (-1.44%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK26 ) is down -2.40 (-0.57%). Sugar prices are trading lower due to today's -11% plunge in crude oil prices....

SBK26 : 14.38s (-1.44%)
SWK26 : 418.40s (-0.50%)
WASDE

WASDE - 2026-03-10

KGK26 : 0.6530s (+1.05%)
ZSK26 : 1209-6 (+0.67%)
KIH26 : 310.00 (unch)
XBM26 : 203.00s (-2.29%)
KOK26 : 4,477 (+1.11%)
SWK26 : 418.40s (-0.50%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.7461 (+0.20%)
ZOK26 : 349-4 (-1.48%)
BJJ26 : 1.5920s (-4.10%)
ZMK26 : 313.0 (-0.48%)
MLK26 : 204.00s (-2.74%)
ZCK26 : 452-4 (+0.06%)
Cocoa Prices Extend Rally on Shipping Threats

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +147 (+4.47%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +115 (+4.88%). NY cocoa prices today are sharply higher as the 1.5-week-long short-covering rally continues....

CCK26 : 3,447s (+4.80%)
CAK26 : 2,479s (+5.13%)
Cotton Rallying Higher on Tuesday

Cotton futures are up 75 to 85 points in the front months on Tuesday. Crude oil is back down $9.69 on Tuesday. The US dollar index is back down $0.556 at $98.620. The USDA WASDE report showed no changes...

CTN26 : 67.22 (+0.07%)
CTK26 : 65.39 (+0.14%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Coffee Prices Fall Back After 1-1/2 Week Rally

May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) is down -0.60 (-0.20%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is down -82 (-2.17%). NY arabica coffee prices today are lower on some long liquidation pressure after the rally...

RMK26 : 3,692s (-2.09%)
KCK26 : 295.80s (-0.37%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 98.12
2nd Resistance Point 98.12
1st Resistance Point 98.12
Last Price 98.12s
1st Support Level 98.12
2nd Support Level 98.12
3rd Support Level 98.12

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52-Week High 155.95
Fibonacci 61.8% 128.64
Fibonacci 50% 120.20
Fibonacci 38.2% 111.76
Last Price 98.12s
52-Week Low 84.45

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