Cotton futures gained 61 points across the front months, with March 2026 closing at 64.17 cents, May 2026 at 66.17 cents, and July 2026 at 67.80 cents. On February 24, The Seam reported sales of 25,330 bales at an average of 61.69 cents per pound. ICE certified cotton stocks remained steady at 119,457 bales, while the Cotlook A Index decreased by 20 points to 75.55 cents.
In energy markets, crude oil futures dropped 6 cents to $65.57 per barrel. The US dollar index fell by $0.170 to 97.600. The Adjusted World Price for cotton increased by 66 points to 50.05 cents per pound last Thursday.
