Core Insights - Cotton futures are experiencing losses ranging from 30 to 50 points across most contracts, indicating a bearish trend in the market [1] - The US dollar index has decreased by $0.034 to $97.485, while crude oil prices have also declined by 44 cents, suggesting broader economic factors may be influencing commodity prices [1] Market Data - The Seam's online auction on Tuesday recorded 942 sales at an average price of 63.62 cents per pound [2] - The Cotlook A Index fell by 80 points to 76.90 cents as of September 30 [2] - ICE cotton stocks increased by 2,417 bales to a certified stock level of 17,891 bales as of September 30 [2] - The USDA's Adjusted World Price (AWP) decreased by 41 points to 54.38 cents per pound, valid through Thursday [2] Futures Prices - As of the latest data, October 25 Cotton is priced at 63.32 cents, up 27 points; December 25 Cotton is at 65.29 cents, down 48 points; and March 26 Cotton is at 67.23 cents, down 34 points [3]

Group 1: Cotton Futures Market Overview - Cotton futures experienced gains, with contracts mostly steady to 12 points higher, specifically December futures up 11 points this week [1] - The US dollar index decreased by $0.370 to $97.845, while crude oil futures increased by 22 cents [1] - Managed money in cotton futures and options increased their bearish positions by 2,943 contracts as of September 23rd, resulting in a net short of 62,004 contracts [1] Group 2: Export Sales and Auction Data - Export Sales data indicated a total of 4.059 million RB of cotton sold by September 18, reflecting an 18% decrease from the previous year, which is 37% of the USDA export target and below the 53% average pace [2] - An online auction from The Seam recorded 1,561 sales at an average price of 59.3 cents per pound [3] - The Cotlook A Index fell by 45 points to 77.70 cents on September 25, while ICE cotton stocks remained steady with certified stocks at 15,474 bales [3] Group 3: Price Movements - Cotton prices for October 25 closed at 63.95 cents, up 12 points; December 25 closed at 66.4 cents, also up 12 points; and March 26 closed at 68.26 cents, up 7 points [3] - USDA's Adjusted World Price (AWP) decreased by 41 points this week to 54.38 cents per pound [3]

Group 1 - Cotton futures are experiencing losses ranging from 1 to 42 points across most contracts, influenced by external market pressures such as a stronger US dollar and lower crude oil prices [1] - Export Sales data indicates a marketing year low of 86,094 RB of cotton sold for the week of September 18, while shipments reached a three-week high of 137,223 RB [1] Group 2 - The Seam's online auction on Tuesday recorded 444 sales at an average price of 65.48 cents per pound, with the Cotlook A Index increasing by 30 points to 78.15 cents on September 24 [2] - ICE cotton stocks remained steady on September 24, with certified stocks at 15,474 bales, and USDA's Adjusted World Price (AWP) rose by 69 points to 54.79 cents per pound [2] - Current cotton prices are as follows: October 25 Cotton at 63.62 cents (down 42 points), December 25 Cotton at 66.16 cents (down 1 point), and March 26 Cotton at 68.07 cents (down 4 points) [2]

Group 1 - Cotton futures are experiencing gains ranging from 30 to 58 points during the Wednesday session, marking the first notice day for October contracts [1] - The US dollar index has increased by $0.627 to $97.520, while crude oil futures have risen by $1.39 [1] - The online auction from The Seam reported 910 sales at an average price of 62.86 cents per pound [2] Group 2 - The Cotlook A Index remained unchanged at 77.85 cents as of September 23 [2] - ICE cotton stocks were steady on September 22, with certified stocks at 15,474 bales [2] - The USDA's Adjusted World Price (AWP) increased by 69 points last week to reach 54.79 cents per pound, with an update expected on Thursday [2] Group 3 - Cotton prices for October 25 are at 64.23 cents, down 30 points; December 25 at 66.06 cents, down 58 points; and March 26 at 68.02 cents, down 54 points [3]

Group 1 - Cotton futures experienced a decline on Wednesday, with contracts falling between 37 to 53 points across the nearby months [1] - The US dollar index increased by $0.392, reaching $96.640, while crude oil futures decreased by $0.59 [1] - The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points as anticipated [1] Group 2 - The Seam reported the sale of 909 bales of cotton on Tuesday at an average price of 63.60 cents per pound [2] - The Cotlook A Index remained unchanged at 78.10 cents as of September 16 [2] - ICE cotton stocks were steady on September 16, with certified stocks at 15,474 bales [2] - The USDA's Adjusted World Price (AWP) decreased by 21 points last week, now at 54.10 cents per pound, valid through Thursday [2] Group 3 - Cotton futures for October 25 closed at 65.86 cents, down 53 points; December 25 closed at 67.25 cents, down 43 points; and March 26 closed at 69.2 cents, down 37 points [3]