Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that cotton futures prices on the ICE are experiencing slight fluctuations, with recent trading showing a marginal increase of 0.01% [1] - On August 13, the opening price for U.S. cotton was reported at 68.40 cents per pound, with a closing price of 67.82 cents per pound, reflecting a decrease of 0.64% [2] - The USDA report has adjusted the U.S. cotton harvested area down by 1.3 million acres to 7.36 million acres due to drought conditions in the southwestern region, despite an increase in yield per acre [2] Group 2 - The total cotton planting area in China is expected to increase by 2025, with high temperatures in Xinjiang in the coming days raising concerns about the impact of weather on the growth of new crops [3]