Cotton futures failed to hold the overnight gains, with contracts closing 20 to 25 points in the red. Crude oil futures were down $1.23 per barrel at $58.85 on the day, with the US dollar index $0.107 higher to $99.075. Dated Export Sales data showed 292,146 RB of cotton sold in the week of 11/6, a MY high. That was well above the week prior and 27.55% larger than the same week last year. Shipments were 135,898 RB, down from the week prior. More News from Barchart The 12/5 online auction from The Seam s ...

Group 1 - Cotton futures have increased by 14 to 34 points at midday, indicating a positive trend in the market [1] - Crude oil futures rose by 23 cents per barrel, reaching $59.30, while the US dollar index decreased by $0.092 to $99.430 [1] - The USDA's Export Sales report revealed that 175,678 RB of cotton were sold in the week of October 16, marking an 11.45% increase from the previous week, with shipments reaching the highest level this marketing year at 159,631 RB [1] Group 2 - The November 26 online auction from The Seam reported the sale of 3,553 bales at an average price of 61.16 cents per pound [2] - The Cotlook A Index increased by 45 points to 74.95 cents on Thursday [2] - ICE certified cotton stocks remained steady at 20,344 bales as of November 26 [2] - The Adjusted World Price was updated to 50.77 cents per pound, reflecting a decrease of 3 points from the previous week [2] - Cotton futures for December 25 are at 62.77 cents, up 34 points; March 26 at 64.73 cents, up 16 points; and May 26 at 65.89 cents, up 14 points [2]

Group 1 - Cotton futures are experiencing slight gains, with December futures down 35 points [1] - Crude oil futures decreased by $0.26 per barrel to $58.99, while the US dollar index increased by $0.009 to $100.160 [1] - Export Sales data indicated 198,985 RB in cotton export business for the week of October 2, marking the third largest for the marketing year, with export shipments reaching a marketing year high of 157,757 RB [1] Group 2 - Managed money increased their net short position by 2,736 contracts as of September 30, holding a total net short of 64,740 contracts [2] Group 3 - The November 19 online auction from The Seam sold 5,724 bales at an average price of 58.96 cents per pound [3] - The Cotlook A Index rose by 35 points to 74.65 cents on November 19, while ICE certified cotton stocks remained steady at 20,344 bales [3] - The Adjusted World Price is currently at 51.83 cents per pound, with updates expected later [3] - December 25 Cotton is priced at 61.95 cents, down 35 points; March 26 Cotton is at 63.82 cents, up 4 points; May 26 Cotton is at 65.05 cents, up 2 points [3]