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ICE棉花价格继续上行 印度西南地区的洪水威胁棉花作物
Jin Tou Wang·2025-08-28 03:04

Core Viewpoint - The cotton futures prices on the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) have shown an upward trend, with recent trading indicating a slight increase in price, reflecting market dynamics and external factors affecting cotton production [1][2]. Price Movement - On August 28, ICE cotton futures opened at 66.68 cents per pound and reached a current price of 66.74 cents per pound, marking a 0.14% increase. The intraday high was 66.80 cents per pound, while the low was 66.65 cents per pound [1]. - On August 27, the cotton futures closed at 66.72 cents per pound, down by 0.04% from the previous day, with an opening price of 66.66 cents, a high of 66.88 cents, and a low of 66.55 cents [2]. Market Conditions - The Brazilian CEPEA/ESALQ cotton price index reported at 71.84 cents per pound on August 27, reflecting a 0.10% increase from the previous day but a 2.34% decrease compared to the same period last month [2]. - The Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange reported a decrease in cotton futures warehouse receipts, with a total of 6,861 contracts, down by 121 contracts from the previous trading day [2]. Weather Impact - Recent heavy rainfall in the semi-arid southwestern region has posed a significant threat to cotton crops, with reports indicating that over 8,000 acres of farmland in the Fazilka region have been flooded, adversely affecting the growth stage of cotton plants and diminishing harvest prospects [2].