Cotton Extending Losses to Tuesday

Cotton futures are falling 55 to 65 points across most contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil is up $3.89 on the day. The US dollar index is another $0.798 higher at $99.135. Uncertainty with China, as they have called for a halt to the strikes on Iran continues to be a pressure factor. The Seam showed sales of 3,444 bales sold on March 2, averaging 61.70 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was back up 25 points on 3/2 at 75.90 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were raised by 3,124 bales on Monday with the certified ...