Cotton futures experienced an increase at midday trading on April 17, with contracts rising by 35 to 46 cents. Managed money shifted from a net short position to a net long of 16,825 contracts in cotton futures and options, marking the first net long position in nearly two years.
Additionally, 1,783 bales of cotton were sold at an average price of 74.86 cents per pound, while the Cotlook A Index rose by 75 points to 87.35 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks saw an increase of 2,600 bales, bringing the total to 164,967 bales. The Adjusted World Price also increased by 287 points, reaching 61.61 cents per pound.
Current prices reflect a slight uptick, with May 2026 cotton at 77.76 cents (up 36 points), July 2026 at 80.23 cents (up 41 points), and December 2026 at 80.96 cents (up 46 points).
