Group 1 - Cotton futures are experiencing gains ranging from 42 to 70 points across the front months, indicating a positive market trend [1] - The US dollar index has increased by $0.207, reaching $99.915, while crude oil prices have risen by $4.32 to $98.80 [1] - Export sales data shows a total of 9.556 million RB of combined cotton sales and shipments as of March 19, which is a 7% decrease from the previous year, representing 85% of the USDA export projection [1] Group 2 - March intentions data is anticipated to reveal cotton acreage at 9.229 million acres, slightly below last year's figures, according to a Reuters survey [2] - The Seam reported 6,389 bales sold on March 26 at an average price of 64.16 cents per pound, while the Cotlook A Index increased by 65 points to 78.85 cents [2] - ICE certified cotton stocks remained unchanged at 114,665 bales as of March 26, and the Adjusted World Price was raised by 25 points to 54.47 cents per pound [2] Group 3 - May 26 cotton is priced at 69.83, up 42 points; July 26 cotton is at 72.08, up 56 points; and December 26 cotton is at 74.33, up 69 points [3]

Group 1 - Cotton futures increased by 15 to 46 points on Tuesday, indicating a positive trend in the market [1] - The US dollar index rose by $0.310 to reach $99.035, reflecting a stronger dollar [1] - Crude oil prices experienced a slight increase of 26 cents, influenced by reports of a potential one-month ceasefire in the Middle East conflict [1] Group 2 - The Seam reported sales of 4,911 bales of cotton on March 23, with an average price of 66.47 cents per pound [2] - The Cotlook A Index decreased by 40 points to 77.85 cents on Monday, indicating a decline in cotton pricing benchmarks [2] - ICE certified cotton stocks remained unchanged at 115,640 bales as of March 23 [2] - The Adjusted World Price for cotton was raised by 2.72 cents to 54.22 cents per pound last Thursday, suggesting a slight improvement in global pricing [2] Group 3 - May 26 Cotton closed at 67.62, up 44 points, while July 26 Cotton closed at 69.77, up 46 points, and December 26 Cotton closed at 72.28, up 44 points, indicating overall positive movement in cotton futures [3]

Cotton Market Overview - Cotton futures are experiencing gains of 14 to 35 points on Monday morning, following a previous decline of 3 to 36 points in the 2026 contracts on Friday, with deferred contracts up 8 to 32 points [1] - Total cotton export commitments stand at 9.354 million RB, reflecting a 9% decrease from the previous year, which is 83% of the USDA's forecast and below the 96% average pace from the last five years [4] - Shipments are reported at 5.303 million RB, which is 5% lower than a year ago and represents 47% of the USDA export estimate, lagging behind the 52% average shipping pace [4] Price Movements - The Seam reported sales of 3,286 bales on March 19, averaging 65.60 cents per pound, while the Cotlook A Index remained steady at 79.35 cents [5] - The Adjusted World Price increased by 2.72 cents to 54.22 cents per pound [5] - Closing prices for cotton futures on March 26 were as follows: May at 67.31 (down 36 points), July at 69.33 (down 28 points), and December at 71.96 (down 3 points) [5] Market Sentiment - Commitment of Traders data indicates that speculators have liquidated a significant portion of their net short position, reducing it by 26,549 contracts, marking the largest reduction on record [3]

Market Overview - Cotton futures experienced a decline of 3 to 36 points in the 2026 contracts, while deferred contracts increased by 8 to 32 points. The May contract was up 146 points for the week [1] - Crude oil prices rose by $2.67 to $98.81, and the US dollar index increased by $0.237 to 99.295 [1] Commitment of Traders - The Commitment of Traders data indicated that speculators liquidated a significant portion of their net short position, reducing it by 26,549 contracts in the week ending on March 17. This marked the largest reduction on record, bringing the net short position down to 40,205 contracts [2] Export Sales Data - Total cotton export commitments reached 9.354 million running bales (RB), reflecting a 9% decrease from the previous year. This figure represents 83% of the USDA's forecast and is below the 96% average pace from the last five years [3] - Cotton shipments totaled 5.303 million RB, which is 5% lower than a year ago and accounts for 47% of the USDA export estimate, lagging behind the 52% average shipping pace [3] Market Prices and Stocks - The Seam reported sales of 3,286 bales on March 19, averaging 65.60 cents per pound. The Cotlook A Index remained steady at 79.35 cents [4] - ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged as of March 18, with a total of 115,640 bales. The Adjusted World Price increased by 2.72 cents to 54.22 cents per pound [4] - Closing prices for cotton on May 26 were 67.31 (down 36 points), July 26 at 69.33 (down 28 points), and December 26 at 71.96 (down 3 points) [4]

Group 1: Cotton Market Overview - Cotton futures experienced weakness on Thursday, with contracts declining by 21 to 103 points across the board [1] - The Export Sales report indicated a total of 196,691 RB of cotton sold for the week of 3/12 for the 2025/26 marketing year, which is 27.64% lower than the same week last year [2] - New crop business reached a marketing year high of 122,221 RB, with Vietnam being the top buyer at 75,700 RB [2] Group 2: Shipment and Pricing Details - Shipments totaled 273,926 RB, down 26% from the previous week, with Vietnam receiving the largest share at 93,700 RB [2] - The Seam reported sales of 6,552 bales on 3/18, averaging 65.54 cents/lb, while the Cotlook A Index increased by 60 points to 79.35 cents [3] - The Adjusted World Price rose by 2.72 cents to 54.22 cents/lb [3] Group 3: Futures Market Closing Prices - May 26 Cotton closed at 67.67, down 103 points; Jul 26 Cotton closed at 69.61, down 96 points; Dec 26 Cotton closed at 71.99, down 65 points [3]

Group 1 - Cotton futures experienced a decline, with contracts down 1 to 18 points as of the Wednesday close [1] - The Seam reported sales of 15,400 bales on March 17, averaging 64.28 cents per pound [2] - The Cotlook A Index increased by 230 points on March 17, reaching 78.75 cents [2] Group 2 - ICE certified cotton stocks remained unchanged at 116,789 bales as of March 17 [2] - The Adjusted World Price rose by 6 points last week to 51.50 cents per pound, with an update expected on Thursday [2] - Cotton futures for May, July, and December 2026 closed at 68.7, 70.57, and 72.64 cents respectively, with declines of 7, 18, and 1 points [3]

Group 1 - Cotton futures experienced gains, with front months increasing by as much as 74 points and May up 165 points for the week [1] - Crude oil prices rose by $3.57 to $99.30, while the US dollar index increased by $0.776 to 100.530 [1] - CFTC data indicated a reduction of 6,183 contracts from the managed money net short position in cotton futures, bringing the total net short to 66,754 contracts as of March 10 [1] Group 2 - Total cotton export commitments reached 9.157 million RB, reflecting a 10% decrease from the previous year, which is 81% of USDA's forecast [2] - Cotton shipments amounted to 5.029 million RB, 4% lower than a year ago and 45% of the USDA export estimate, trailing the 50% average shipping pace [2] Group 3 - The Cotlook A Index decreased by 5 points to 75.70 cents, while the Seam reported sales of 4,202 bales averaging 56.13 cents/lb [3] - ICE certified cotton stocks fell by 2,728 bales to a total of 116,789 bales as of March 12 [3] - The Adjusted World Price increased by 6 points to 51.50 cents/lb [3] - May 26 Cotton closed at 65.85, up 71 points; Jul 26 Cotton closed at 67.89, up 74 points; Oct 26 Cotton closed at 69.61, up 60 points [3]

Group 1 - Cotton futures increased by 75 to 85 points in the front months on Tuesday [1] - Crude oil prices decreased by $9.69 on Tuesday [1] - The US dollar index fell by $0.556, reaching $98.620 [1] Group 2 - The USDA WASDE report indicated no changes to the US cotton balance sheet, maintaining stocks at 4.4 million bales [1] - Global cotton stocks rose by 1.25 million bales to 76.39 million, driven by increased supply from Brazil and India, which contributed a combined increase of 1.5 million bales [1] Group 3 - The Seam reported sales of 5,926 bales on March 9, with an average price of 62.44 cents per pound [2] - The Cotlook A Index increased by 10 points to 74.75 cents [2] - ICE certified cotton stocks decreased by 6,518 bales to a total of 121,986 bales as of March 9 [2] Group 4 - The Adjusted World Price was reduced by 40 points to 51.44 cents per pound [2] - Cotton futures for May 2026 are at 65.43 cents, up 81 points; July 2026 at 67.32 cents, up 75 points; and October 2026 at 69.23 cents, up 82 points [2]

Group 1 - Cotton futures increased by 20 to 25 points in the front months on Wednesday [1] - Crude oil prices rose by $0.52 to $75.08 [1] - The US dollar index decreased by $0.191 to $98.815 [1] Group 2 - The Seam reported sales of 6,789 bales on March 3, averaging 62.49 cents per pound [1] - The Cotlook A Index fell by 95 points to 74.95 cents [1] - ICE certified cotton stocks remained unchanged at 129,302 bales as of March 3 [1] - The Adjusted World Price increased by 1.79 cents to 51.84 cents per pound last week [1] Group 3 - As of March 26, cotton prices were reported at 62.04 cents, with May 26 cotton at 64.29 cents (up 25 points) and July 26 cotton at 66.19 cents (up 24 points) [2]

Group 1 - Cotton futures have decreased by 45 to 55 points in most front months on Tuesday [1] - Crude oil prices increased by $3.58, reaching $74.81 [1] - The US dollar index rose by $0.940 to $98.505, indicating a stronger dollar [1] - Ongoing uncertainty regarding China and their call for a halt to strikes on Iran is exerting pressure on the market [1] Group 2 - The Seam reported sales of 3,444 bales on March 2, with an average price of 61.70 cents per pound [2] - The Cotlook A Index increased by 25 points to 75.90 cents on March 2 [2] - ICE certified cotton stocks rose by 3,124 bales, bringing the total to 129,302 bales [2] - The Adjusted World Price was raised by 1.79 cents to 51.84 cents per pound last week [2] Group 3 - Cotton prices for March 26 closed at 62.04 cents, down 55 points [3] - May 26 Cotton closed at 64.04 cents, also down 55 points [3] - July 26 Cotton closed at 65.95 cents, down 46 points [3]