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Cotton
Agricultural
No price data
+67.3
Bullish
Data streams we track
Commitments of Traders (COT)
Latest: October 2, 2026
Cotton — COT Positioning Report (Week Ended October 2, 2026) Executive summary The CFTC Disaggregated Commitments of Traders report for Cotton (CT) for the week ending October 2, …
View COT reports →Key stats
- Front-month price
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- COT sentiment
- 67.3
- Curve structure
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- Latest COT report
- October 2, 2026
Price vs. Managed Money Net Position
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Sentiment Score Over Time
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Futures Forward Curve
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What moves Cotton prices
Cotton prices are shaped by supply and demand fundamentals and by how speculators and commercial hedgers are positioned in the futures market. This hub tracks the data that matters — weekly CFTC Commitments of Traders positioning, price action, and the futures forward curve — so you can follow Cotton markets in one place.
- Supply & demand
- Production, inventories, and consumption set the structural backdrop for Cotton prices.
- Positioning
- CFTC managed-money longs and shorts show how speculators are leaning; crowded positioning can precede reversals.
- Curve structure
- Contango or backwardation in the futures curve reflects carry, storage, and near-term tightness.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the CFTC Commitments of Traders report released?
- The CFTC publishes Commitments of Traders data every Friday afternoon, reflecting positions as of the prior Tuesday.
- What does managed money positioning tell me about Cotton?
- Managed money net positioning shows how hedge funds and CTAs are leaning. Extreme readings can signal crowded trades that are vulnerable to reversal.
- What is the futures forward curve?
- The forward curve plots Cotton futures prices by delivery month. An upward slope (contango) or downward slope (backwardation) reflects storage, carry, and near-term supply tightness.