Cotton Bouncing on Wednesday Morning

Group 1: Cotton Market Overview - Cotton prices are experiencing a midweek increase, with contracts rising by 22 to 31 points at midday [1] - The online auction from The Seam reported sales of 5,155 bales at an average price of 61.24 cents per pound [2] - The Cotlook A Index increased by 5 points to 73.90 cents on December 15 [2] Group 2: Cotton Stocks and Prices - ICE certified cotton stocks decreased by 78 bales, bringing the total to 12,396 bales as of December 16 [2] - The Adjusted World Price was updated to 50.39 cents per pound last week, with another update scheduled for Thursday [2] Group 3: Futures Market - March 2026 Cotton is priced at 63.41 cents, up 31 points; May 2026 Cotton is at 64.53 cents, up 27 points; July 2026 Cotton is at 65.6 cents, up 22 points [3]