Softs Report 07/23/2026

COTTON
General Comments: Cotton was higher again yesterday on weather concerns. Geopolitical problems in the Middle East are stronger. A tropical system has entered the state and it has been raining for the last couple of days. It remains hot and dry in parts of the southeast. USDA showed that conditions are still well behind year ago levels and showed deterioration with the crop in the squaring and setting bolls phase. Progress is about average, with bolls starting to be set and squaring proceeding at a normal pace. Forecasts and reports of scattered showers in Cotton areas continue for the Delts, and the Southeast. Temperatures will be warm. Trends are turning mixed on the daily and are mixed on the weekly charts.
Overnight News:
Chart Trends: Trends in Cotton are mixed. Support is at 77.10, 75.50, and 74.50 December, with resistance of 82.90, 84.20 and 86.20 December.

DJ U.S. Export Sales: Weekly Sales Totals-Jul 23
For the week ended Jul 16, in thousand running bales. Net changes in commitments are gross sales,
less cancellations, buy-backs and other downward adjustments. Total commitments are total export shipments plus total sales. Source: USDA
wk’s net chg total
in commitments commitments undlvd sales
this yr next yr this yr last yr this yr next yr
upland cotton 51.3 16.1 12002.3 11800.3 1328.4 2526.9
pima cotton 3.2 1.5 494.1 460.8 56.3 96.0

FCOJ
General Comments: Futures were higher yesterday and trends are mixed on the daily charts. It is still dry in Florida. The weather for the next crop is dry but seasonal and some rains are now being reported. The weather is considered good for production in Mexico but it is dry in Brazil. Scattered showers are still reported in eastern Brazil but many areas are drying out seasonally. The Trump administration has exempted oranges and orange juice from the new round of tariffs announced on Brazil.
Overnight News: ICE said that 35 notices were posted for delivery against July futures and that total deliveries for the month are now 38 contracts.
Chart Trends: Trends in FCOJ are mixed. Support is at 134.00, 128.00, and 122.00 September, with resistance at 167,00 174.00, and 176.00 September.

COFFEE
General Comments: New York and London were lower yesterday. COOXUPE said that Coffee in Brazil is about 47% harvested from 59% last year. The harvest delays in Brazil continue but coffee is more and more available. The next crop is developing well in South America amid hot and dry conditions. Indonesia is now about 80% harvested. Asian conditions are called good. Other world production conditions are generally good. Mostly dry conditions are being reported in Brazil. Mexico is in good condition, but Central America is dry.
Overnight News: The ICO average price is 283.27 ct/lb.
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are mixed to down. Support is at 300.00, 285.00, and 279.00 September, and resistance is at 372.00, 384.00 and 396.00 September. Trends in London are mixed. Support is at 3680, 3620, and 3560 September, with resistance at 4120, 4180, and 4240 September.

SUGAR
General Comments: New York and London were lower yesterday. The Iran war made bio fuels more valuable again, but Crude Oil and petroleum products are not rallying that much for now. Drought in Europe and Brail are a major concern. The hot and dr weather is threatening Sugarbeets production. There have been some rainsz in center-south Brazil causing some harvest delas, but generally dry weather is now forecast. The Iran war has been paused as both sides signing a memorandum of understanding and continuing negotiations in Geneva. Trends are mixed on the daily charts in both markets. There are good supplies for the market from good growing conditions for cane and beets around the world. Drier weather in parts of Brazil and India has been good for the harvest.
Overnight News:
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are mixed. Support is at 1440, 1410, and 1380 October and resistance is 1540, 1560, and 1590 October. Trends in London are mixed. Support is at 448.00, 443.00, and 436.00 October, with resistance at 490.00, 496.00, and 502.00 October.

COCOA
General Comments: New York and London were lower yesterday on demand concerns. Daily and weekly trends are mixed to down. A big main crop harvest has arrived in West Africa and rains have been positive for the next crop. There are still reports of increased production potential in other countries outside of West Africa, including Asia and Central America. The market feels that there is less demand due to the high prices seen last year and the lack of demand is expected to continue.
Overnight News: ICE said that 0 notices were posted for delivery against July futures and that total deliveries for the month are now 423 contracts.
Chart Trends: Trends in New York are mixed. Support is at 5240, 5180, and 4860 September, with resistance at 6240, 6300, and 6360 September. Trends in London are mixed. Support is at 3800, 3660, and 3540 September, with resistance at 4650, 4710, and 4770 September.

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