Cotton Futures Rise Amid Strong Export Sales
On July 23, cotton futures saw gains across most contracts with point increases ranging from 8 to 57. The rise in prices was supported by improved export sales data for the 2025/26 marketing year and a rebound in shipments to four-week highs. Export Sales reported that 51,287 running bales (RB) of cotton were sold during the week ending July 16. This marked an increase from recent lows and included new crop sales totaling 16,146 RB. Shipments reached 276,313 RB for the same period. The Cotlook A Index rose by 160 points to 89.60 cents per pound on Wednesday, while ICE certified cotton stocks remained unchanged at 94,235 bales as of July 22.
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