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Tue, Sep 1st, 2026

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Tue, Sep 1st, 2026
Cotton Rallies to Close August

Cotton futures posted 170 to 180 point gains across most front month contracts. Crude oil was $2.91 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.293 lower. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 89% of the US cotton...

CTZ26 : 92.92 (-0.24%)
CTV26 : 91.44 (-0.28%)
CTZ26 : 92.92 (-0.24%)
Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2026-08-31

MWZ26 : 7.6300 (unch)
ZSX26 : 1299-2 (+0.87%)
XBX26 : 269.75s (-0.55%)
XEX26 : 77.52 (-0.10%)
SWZ26 : 520.30s (unch)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.2476 (-3.17%)
ZOZ26 : 371-6 (-0.34%)
ZRX26 : 15.675 (-0.32%)
MLZ26 : 245.25s (-2.29%)
Y2U26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCZ26 : 537-6 (unch)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Agricultural Prices

Agricultural Prices - 2026-08-31

KGV26 : 0.9170s (+1.98%)
ZSX26 : 1299-2 (+0.87%)
KIF27 : 298.00s (unch)
XBX26 : 269.75s (-0.55%)
KOX26 : 4,992 (+2.00%)
SWZ26 : 520.30s (unch)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.2476 (-3.17%)
ZOZ26 : 371-6 (-0.34%)
BJV26 : 1.6200s (-0.18%)
ZMZ26 : 345.0 (-0.09%)
MLZ26 : 245.25s (-2.29%)
ZCZ26 : 537-6 (unch)
Global Supply Fears Underpin Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.25 (+1.42%) on Monday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) did not trade, with markets closed in the UK for a holiday. NY sugar settled sharply...

SBV26 : 17.81s (+1.42%)
SWZ26 : 520.30s (unch)
Cocoa Prices Rise on Concern Over West African Cocoa Quality

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +123 (+1.85%) on Monday, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) did not trade, with markets in the UK closed for a holiday. NY cocoa extended its sharp three-session...

CCZ26 : 6,771s (+1.85%)
CAZ26 : 4,859s (unch)
Arabica Coffee Posts Moderate Losses as Prices Consolidate

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down 1.35 (-0.43%) on Monday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26) did not trade, as markets were closed in the UK for a holiday. Arabica coffee settled lower...

KCZ26 : 311.50s (-0.43%)
Cotton Posting Monday Rally

Cotton futures are showing 170 to 190 point gains across most contracts. Crude oil is $2.38 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.248 lower. Commitment of Traders data showed managed money adding another...

CTZ26 : 92.92 (-0.24%)
CTV26 : 91.44 (-0.28%)
CTZ26 : 92.92 (-0.24%)
Sugar Prices Supported by the Outlook for a Global Deficit

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.23 (+1.31%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is not trading, with markets closed today in the UK for a holiday. NY sugar is moving higher...

SBV26 : 17.81s (+1.42%)
SWZ26 : 520.30s (unch)
West African Cocoa Crop Concerns Underpin Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +106 (+1.59%) today, and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU26 ) is not trading, with markets in the UK closed today for a holiday. NY cocoa extended its sharp three-session...

CCZ26 : 6,771s (+1.85%)
CAZ26 : 4,859s (unch)
Arabica Coffee Consolidates Recent Losses

December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) is down -0.30 (-0.10%) today, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) is not trading today, with markets closed in the UK for a holiday. Arabica coffee prices are slightly...

RMX26 : 3,529s (unch)
KCZ26 : 311.50s (-0.43%)

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Pension Funds are now 112% funded, the highest funding level since the Dot Com Bubble burst 🚨 🚨 https://t.co/eg7eyaR8zB
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BREAKING 🚨: JapanJapan's 10-Year Yield hits 3% for the first time since 1996 🤯 👀 Uh Oh https://t.co/cQFYLXXLfJ
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Federal Reserve has now lost $212 Billion over the last 3 years 🚨 🚨 https://t.co/5xDx9Mfrbo
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Microsoft just formed a Golden Cross for the first time since June 2025 🚨 The last one sent $MSFT soaring 18% to a new all-time high over the next 7 weeks 📈 📈 https://t.co/GYGrsMjxnl
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S&P Agriculture Index has now traded green for 12 straight days, its longest winning streak this century 📈 📈 https://t.co/t4yEaoASnM
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