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Cotton #2 Oct '23 (CTV23)
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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Higher Cotton Quotes at Midday

Midweek cotton prices are trading mixed but mostly higher. The deferred contracts are 5 to 40 points lower so far, while the nearby contracts are 43 to 89 points higher. 

The FOMC will announce policy decision later this afternoon, affecting interest rates. Estimates range from 0 to 0.5 basis points, but most analysts anticipate a 0.25 percentage point increase to the Federal Funds rate. 

The 3/21 Cotlook A Index was down 50 points to 91.80 cents/lb. The AWP for cotton is 68.58 cents/lb, through Thursday. ICE certified stocks were 1,661 bales as of 3/17. 

May 23 Cotton  is at 78.71, up 86 points,

Jul 23 Cotton  is at 79.22, up 77 points,

Dec 23 Cotton  is at 79.91, up 37 points

On the date of publication, Alan Brugler 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 informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.

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 1:15p.m.) CST
Exchange
ICE/US
Point Value
$500
Margin/Maintenance
$4,950/4,500
First Notice Date
09/25/23 (187 days)
Expiration Date
10/06/23 (198 days)

Seasonal Chart

Cotton #2 Oct '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 14, 2023

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Commercials - Long / Short
95,381 (+5,611)
91,152 (-4,826)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
50,501 (-2,759)
53,289 (+5,962)
Producers - Long / Short
49,248 (+4,320)
74,726 (-4,557)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
43,040 (+1,277)
13,333 (-283)
Managed Money - Long / Short
29,028 (-2,017)
44,623 (+9,046)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
21,473 (-742)
8,666 (-3,084)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
78.85 +1.32%
on 03/20/23
85.57 -6.64%
on 03/01/23
-2.42 (-2.94%)
since 02/22/23
3-Month
78.52 +1.74%
on 01/04/23
86.20 -7.32%
on 02/02/23
-1.47 (-1.81%)
since 12/22/22
52-Week
71.08 +12.39%
on 10/31/22
108.87 -26.62%
on 05/19/22
-11.10 (-12.20%)
since 03/22/22

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Higher Cotton Quotes at Midday

Midweek cotton prices are trading mixed but mostly higher. The deferred contracts are 5 to 40 points lower so far, while the nearby contracts are 43 to 89 points higher. The FOMC will announce policy...

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CTV23 : 79.89s (+0.35%)
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No Seasonal Cotton Rally in 2023, Yet

Annual highs in the cotton market tend to come during the spring, but in 2023, the path of least resistance remains lower. Spring is an uncertain time for annual supplies as farmers plant the crops that...

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Cotton Higher for Midweek

So far the midweek trade has cotton up by 53 to 125 points. Cotton futures ended off their highs on Tuesday, but still went home in the black with help from a weaker US dollar. May cotton settled 131 points...

CTK23 : 78.28s (+0.55%)
CTN23 : 78.89s (+0.56%)
CTV23 : 79.89s (+0.35%)
Cotton Closes in Black on Tuesday

Cotton futures ended off their highs on Tuesday, but still went home in the black with help from a weaker US dollar. May cotton settled 131 points under its session high, but held on to a 63 point gain...

CTK23 : 78.28s (+0.55%)
CTN23 : 78.89s (+0.56%)
CTV23 : 79.89s (+0.35%)
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May ICE NY cocoa (CCK23 ) on Tuesday closed up +32 (+1.15%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK23 ) closed up +23 (+1.09%). Cocoa prices Tuesday posted moderate gains, with NY cocoa climbing to a 2-1/2 week...

CCK23 : 2,874s (+2.02%)
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Sugar Closes Higher on Forecast for Smaller Global Surplus

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK23 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.32 (+1.56%), and May London white sugar #5 (SWK23 ) closed up +9.20 (+1.58%). Sugar prices Tuesday closed moderately higher. Sugar found support...

SBK23 : 21.14s (+1.63%)
SWK23 : 603.90s (+2.39%)
Coffee Posts Moderate Gains on Reduced Economic Concerns

May arabica coffee (KCK23 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.80 (+1.01%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK23 ) closed up +43 (+2.06%). Coffee prices Tuesday climbed to a 1-week high and closed moderately higher....

KCK23 : 178.00s (-1.28%)
RMK23 : 2,112s (-0.85%)
Coffee Prices Climb on Weaker Dollar and Reduced Economic Concerns

May arabica coffee (KCK23 ) this morning is up +1.10 (+0.62%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK23 ) is up +38 (+1.82%). Coffee prices this morning climbed to a 1-week high and are moderately higher. Bullish...

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RMK23 : 2,112s (-0.85%)
DXY00 : 102.168 (-1.05%)
Cotton Market Firming for Tuesday

Midday cotton prices are trading 48 to 131 points in the black so far for a Turnaround Tuesday. The May contract is 142 points off its earlier session high, but has remained within yesterday’s trading...

CTK23 : 78.28s (+0.55%)
CTN23 : 78.89s (+0.56%)
CTV23 : 79.89s (+0.35%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 79.89
2nd Resistance Point 79.89
1st Resistance Point 79.89
Last Price 79.89s
1st Support Level 79.89
2nd Support Level 79.89
3rd Support Level 79.89

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52-Week High 108.87
Fibonacci 61.8% 94.43
Fibonacci 50% 89.98
Fibonacci 38.2% 85.52
Last Price 79.89s
52-Week Low 71.08

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