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Cotton #2 Dec '26 (CTZ26)

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Cotton #2 Futures Market News and Commentary

Cotton Bulls Battling Back on Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 15 to 20 points on Thursday. The outside factors are mixed, as the US dollar index is up 104 points, with crude oil $0.88/barrel higher. 

The weekly Export Sales report is delayed until Friday as the government offices are closed today for a National Day of Mourning for President Carter’s funeral. 

The Seam reported 9,804 bales of online sales on January 7 at an average price of 61.64 cents/lb.  ICE cotton stocks were unchanged on Wednesday, at 20,113 bales of certified stocks. The Cotlook A Index was back down 10 points on 1/8 at 78.95 cents/lb. The USDA Adjusted World Price (AWP) was up 48 points from the previous week last Thursday at 55.03 cents/lb.

Mar 25 Cotton  is at 68.4, up 17 points,

May 25 Cotton  is at 69.54, up 17 points,

Jul 25 Cotton  is at 70.56, up 16 points

On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any... 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
$2,062/1,875
First Notice Date
11/23/26 (683 days)
Expiration Date
12/08/26 (698 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Dec 31, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
118,099 (+1,942)
83,522 (-42)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
58,195 (-747)
92,786 (+2,072)
Producers - Long / Short
50,993 (+1,849)
57,783 (-104)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
51,899 (+55)
10,532 (+24)
Managed Money - Long / Short
32,777 (-2,222)
74,199 (+2,246)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
25,418 (+1,475)
18,587 (-174)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
68.95 +0.80%
on 12/20/24
71.27 -2.48%
on 12/11/24
-1.13 (-1.60%)
since 12/09/24
3-Month
68.95 +0.80%
on 12/20/24
73.12 -4.95%
on 11/07/24
-2.63 (-3.65%)
since 10/09/24
52-Week
68.95 +0.80%
on 12/20/24
79.70 -12.80%
on 02/27/24
-8.63 (-11.05%)
since 01/09/24

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Cotton Bulls Battling Back on Thursday

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 15 to 20 points on Thursday. The outside factors are mixed, as the US dollar index is up 104 points, with crude oil $0.88/barrel higher. The weekly Export...

CTH25 : 68.55 (+0.47%)
CTK25 : 69.72 (+0.50%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Sugar Prices Slide on an Improved Supply Outlook

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.05 (-0.26%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is down -3.10 (-0.62%). Sugar prices today retreated, with NY sugar posting a 4-month nearest-futures...

SBH25 : 19.10s (-0.73%)
SWH25 : 501.60s (-0.42%)
Cocoa Prices Surge as Hershey Seeks a Large Cocoa Purchase Through ICE Exchange

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) today is up +466 (+4.46%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) is up +287 (+3.37%). Cocoa prices today are sharply higher as chocolate maker Hershey Co. is seeking CFTC approval...

CCH25 : 10,927s (+4.53%)
CAH25 : 8,804s (+3.39%)
Brazil Real Strength Lifts Coffee Prices

March arabica coffee (KCH25 ) today is up +1.40 (+0.44%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH25 ) is up +39 (+0.79%). Coffee prices today are moderately higher. The Brazilian real (^USDBRL ) is up +0.62%...

^USDBRL : 6.05740 (-0.79%)
RMH25 : 4,979s (+0.46%)
KCH25 : 318.50s (+0.65%)
Cotton Down Again to Start Thursday Trade

Cotton prices are down 15 to 26 points so far on Thursday. Futures posted losses of 28 to 35 points on Wednesday. The outside factors were adding pressure, as the US dollar index was up 522 points, with...

CTH25 : 68.55 (+0.47%)
CTK25 : 69.72 (+0.50%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cotton Slips Lower on Wednesday

Cottonfutures posted losses of 28 to 35 points on Wednesday. The outside factors were adding pressure, as the US dollar index was up 522 points, with crude oil $0.93/barrel lower. The weekly Export Sales...

CTH25 : 68.55 (+0.47%)
CTK25 : 69.72 (+0.50%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)
Cocoa Prices Settle Sharply Lower as ICE Exchange Seeks to Tame Volatility

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH25 ) Wednesday closed down -757 (-6.75%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH25 ) closed down -494 (-5.48%). Cocoa prices tumbled to 1-week lows Wednesday and settled sharply lower...

CCH25 : 10,927s (+4.53%)
CAH25 : 8,804s (+3.39%)
Coffee Prices Post Moderate Losses on Dollar Strength and Stronger ICE Inventories

March arabica coffee (KCH25 ) Wednesday closed down -4.05 (-1.26%), and March ICE robusta coffee (RMH25 ) closed down -63 (-1.26%). Coffee prices Wednesday posted moderate losses, with arabica falling...

RMH25 : 4,979s (+0.46%)
KCH25 : 318.50s (+0.65%)
Sugar Prices Drop as the Dollar Rallies

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Wednesday closed down -0.21 (-1.08%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed down -3.90 (-0.77%). Sugar prices on Wednesday fell to 1-week lows due to under...

SBH25 : 19.10s (-0.73%)
SWH25 : 501.60s (-0.42%)
Cotton Leaking Lower on Wednesday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts down 7 to 13 points at midday. The outside factors are adding pressure, as the US dollar index is up 577 points, with crude oil $0.89/barrel higher. The Seam...

CTH25 : 68.55 (+0.47%)
CTK25 : 69.72 (+0.50%)
CTZ24 : 71.40s (-1.37%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 69.96
2nd Resistance Point 69.87
1st Resistance Point 69.71
Last Price 69.50
1st Support Level 69.46
2nd Support Level 69.37
3rd Support Level 69.21

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52-Week High 79.70
Fibonacci 61.8% 75.59
Fibonacci 50% 74.32
Fibonacci 38.2% 73.06
Last Price 69.50
52-Week Low 68.95

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