Cotton Futures Surge Amid Mixed Market Signals
Update: 2025-12-26
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Cotton futures surge today, gaining 25-45 points at midday, despite weakening outside markets. March, May, and July contracts all see significant increases. Export sales for the week ending December 11th show a 14% decrease from last year and just 54% of USDA projections. The Seams online auction moved 6,904 bales at an average of 61.96 cents per pound. The Cotlook A Index rose 50 points to 74 cents, while ICE certified stocks held steady. The adjusted world price dropped 40 points to 49.99 cents per pound. Crude oil futures fell 1.13 dollars to 57.22 dollars per barrel, and the US dollar index edged up 0.69 to 97.745. Traders are watching mixed signals closely as cotton holds firm amid broader pressures, setting the stage for a volatile close.
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