Cotton Prices Mixed Amid Declining Futures and Crude Oil
Cotton prices showed mixed results on Friday morning, with most contracts declining while July futures rose by 3 points. The market closed weakly on Thursday, with contracts falling between 34 and 52 points.
Crude oil prices decreased by $0.97, while the US dollar index fell by 0.505 to $99.260.
Market Insights from Recent Sales
The Seam’s online sale on Wednesday reported the sale of 440 bales at an average price of 66.35 cents per pound. The Cotlook A Index dropped 30 points on May 28, settling at 77.95. ICE cotton stocks decreased by 4,654 bales due to decertification on the same date, with certified stocks at 41,863 bales. USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) last Thursday fell by 38 points to 53.52 cents per pound, with no updates provided by USDA thereafter.
Current Cotton Futures Prices
As of the latest report, the futures for July 2025 Cotton closed at 64.84, a decline of 49 points, though currently up 3 points. October 2025 Cotton closed at 67.24, down 52 points and presently down 38 points. December 2025 Cotton closed at 67.76, down 34 points and currently down 10 points.
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