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Cotton #2 Dec '23 (CTZ23)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Starting Thursday with Gains

Cotton prices are up 19 to 31 points on Thursday morning. Futures closed out the Wednesday session with gains of 11 to 40 points. Crude oil futures were down $0.94 per barrel on the day at $64.90. The US dollar index was down $0.130 to $96.805.

The Seam showed sales on 10,876 bales sold on 2/10, averaging 57.48 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was back up 75 points on Tuesday at 73.30 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were up another 3,938 bales February 10, with the certified stocks level at 99,096 bales. The Adjusted World Price for the current week is 49.78 cents/lb. It will be updated on Thursday. 

Mar 26 Cotton  closed at 61.99, up 40 points, currently up 31 points

May 26 Cotton  closed at 64.04, up 26 points, currently up 17 points

Jul 26 Cotton  closed at 65.69, up 21 points, currently up 21 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
$1,254/1,140
First Notice Date
11/24/23
Expiration Date
12/06/23 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Feb 3, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
186,654 (+9,413)
144,256 (+5,663)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
101,788 (+5,316)
144,532 (+9,093)
Producers - Long / Short
114,127 (+8,018)
116,821 (+10,453)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
57,189 (+3,141)
12,097 (-3,044)
Managed Money - Long / Short
44,468 (+347)
116,804 (+7,701)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
57,320 (+4,969)
27,728 (+1,392)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
74.77 +5.32%
on 11/08/23
80.68 -2.39%
on 11/24/23
+0.75 (+0.96%)
since 11/06/23
3-Month
74.77 +5.32%
on 11/08/23
89.89 -12.39%
on 09/28/23
-8.25 (-9.48%)
since 09/06/23
52-Week
74.77 +5.32%
on 11/08/23
90.00 -12.50%
on 09/01/23
-1.75 (-2.17%)
since 12/06/22

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Cotton Starting Thursday with Gains

Cotton prices are up 19 to 31 points on Thursday morning. Futures closed out the Wednesday session with gains of 11 to 40 points. Crude oil futures were down $0.94 per barrel on the day at $64.90. The...

CTK26 : 64.29 (+0.39%)
CTH26 : 62.20 (+0.34%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Close Wednesday with Gains

Cotton futures closed out the Wednesday session with gains of 11 to 40 points. Crude oil futures were down $0.94 per barrel on the day at $64.90. The US dollar index was down $0.130 to $96.805. The Seam...

CTK26 : 64.29 (+0.39%)
CTH26 : 62.20 (+0.34%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Slump on Robust Global Supplies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.28 (-1.98%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -10.90 (-2.74%). Sugar prices extended their 3-month-long selloff on...

SBK26 : 13.44 (-0.59%)
SWK26 : 401.50 (-0.86%)
Cocoa Prices Sink on Plentiful Supplies and Weak Demand

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) on Wednesday closed down -43 (-1.13%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) closed down -14 (-0.51%). Cocoa prices extended their six-week-long plunge on Wednesday, with NY...

CCK26 : 3,766 (-2.33%)
CAK26 : 2,672 (-3.22%)
Coffee Prices Rebound on Brazilian Real Strength

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.60 (+0.20%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) closed up +16 (+0.43%). Coffee prices recovered from early losses on Wednesday and settled slightly...

^USDBRL : 5.16340 (-0.70%)
RMK26 : 3,798 (+2.87%)
KCK26 : 298.15 (+1.81%)
Cotton Holding Higher on Wednesday

Cotton futures are trading with 15 to 28 point gains across the front months at Wednesday’s midday. Crude oil futures are down $0.94 per barrel on the day at $64.90. The US dollar index is down $0.010...

CTK26 : 64.29 (+0.39%)
CTH26 : 62.20 (+0.34%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Plummet on the Outlook for Global Sugar Surpluses to Persist

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.28 (-1.98%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -11.10 (-2.794%). Sugar prices extended their 3-month-long selloff today, sinking to...

SBK26 : 13.44 (-0.59%)
SWK26 : 401.50 (-0.86%)
Cocoa Prices Weighed Down by Abundant Supplies and Slack Demand

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26) today is down -35 (-0.92%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26) is down -14 (-0.51%). Cocoa prices extended their six-week-long plunge today, with NY cocoa posting a 2.25-year...

Coffee Prices Pressured by an Improving Global Supply Outlook

March arabica coffee (KCH26 ) today is down -1.35 (-0.46%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH26 ) is -15 (-0.40%). Coffee prices are sliding today, with robusta coffee falling to a 6-month low. Coffee...

RMK26 : 3,798 (+2.87%)
KCK26 : 298.15 (+1.81%)
Cotton Showing Slight Gains on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is steady to 11 points higher so far on Wednesday morning. Futures fell from early session highs, as contracts closed within 5 points of unchanged on Tuesday. Crude oil futures are...

CTK26 : 64.29 (+0.39%)
CTH26 : 62.20 (+0.34%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 78.75
2nd Resistance Point 78.75
1st Resistance Point 78.75
Last Price 78.75s
1st Support Level 78.75
2nd Support Level 78.75
3rd Support Level 78.75

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52-Week High 90.00
Fibonacci 61.8% 84.18
Fibonacci 50% 82.38
Fibonacci 38.2% 80.59
Last Price 78.75s
52-Week Low 74.77

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