Group 1 - Cotton futures experienced a decline, with contracts down 3 to 5 points in the front months, indicating a retreat from earlier gains [1] - The US dollar index decreased by $0.406, settling at $98.135, while crude oil prices fell by $0.87 per barrel [1] - The online auction from The Seam reported the sale of only 445 bales at an average price of 54.09 cents per pound, reflecting a sluggish market [2] Group 2 - The Cotlook A Index decreased by 10 points on October 15, reaching 74.85 cents [2] - ICE certified cotton stocks increased by 158 bales as of October 15, bringing the total certified stocks to 16,751 bales [2] - Closing prices for cotton futures on December 25, March 26, and May 26 were reported at 63.73, 65.29, and 66.5 cents respectively, all showing a decline [3]
Cotton Slips Back Lower into the Close
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