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Cotton Back to Higher Trade on Friday

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Cotton futures rebounded Friday midday, with May and July 2026 contracts rising 39 and 38 points respectively, though March fell 81 points to 63.36 cents/lb. The gains followed broader commodity strength. US cotton export commitments hit 8.75 million bales, down 9% year-over-year, reaching just 78% of USDA’s annual projection—lagging the 91% historical average. Weak demand signals persist amid global market softness. The Cotlook A Index climbed 60 points to 76.45 cents/lb, while ICE certified stocks held steady at 119,457 bales. The Adjusted World Price rose 1.79 cents to 51.84 cents/lb, reflecting slight market tightening. Crude oil surged $1.58 to $66.80/barrel, while the US dollar index dipped to $97.605, potentially supporting commodity prices. Cross-market trends influenced cotton’s late-week recovery. The Seam reported 6,467 bales sold at 59.09 cents/lb on Feb 26, underscoring subdued trading activity. Analysts debate whether seasonal strength can offset bearish pressure in Q1 2026.
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AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA Stocks Cotton Back to Higher Trade on Friday February 28, 2026 — 04:29 pm EST Written by Austin Schroeder for Barchart-> Cotton futures are posting 30 to 40 point gains at Friday’s midday, with thing March down 81 points. Crude oil futures are up $1.58 per barrel on the day at $66.80. The US dollar index is down $0.135 at $97.605.Export Sales data from Thursday showed 8.75 million RB in cotton export commitments, down 9% from last year. That is 78% of USDA’s full marketing year export projection, behind the 91% average sales pace. Don’t Miss a Day: From crude oil to coffee, sign up free for Barchart’s best-in-class commodity analysis. The Seam showed sales of 6,467 bales sold on 2/26, averaging 59.09 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was back up 60 points on Thursday at 76.45 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were steady on February 26, with the certified stocks level at 119,457 bales.

The Adjusted World Price was raised by 1.79 cents to 51.84 cents/lb.Mar 26 Cotton is at 63.36, down 81 points,May 26 Cotton is at 65.75, up 39 points,Jul 26 Cotton is at 67.45, up 38 points On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. More news from Barchart How Much Lower Will Cotton Prices Go Here?

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