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Cotton Rallying on Wednesday

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Cotton futures surged on April 15, 2026, with May contracts closing at 75.11 cents/lb (up 77 points), July at 77.42 (up 90), and December at 78.35 (up 115), marking the strongest daily gains in weeks. The Cotlook A Index rose 145 points to 85.80 cents/lb on April 14, while the Adjusted World Price climbed 175 points to 58.74 cents/lb, signaling strengthening global demand and tighter supply conditions. ICE-certified cotton stocks remained flat at 159,512 bales, suggesting stable inventory levels despite price volatility, while The Seam reported 5,245 bales sold at 72.10 cents/lb on April 14. A weaker US dollar ($97.875, down $0.033) and a slight crude oil uptick (up 12 cents) provided tailwinds for commodity rallies, including cotton’s price rebound. Analysts debate sustainability, with mixed outlooks on whether the rally reflects a short-term correction or the start of a prolonged uptrend amid shifting agricultural market dynamics.
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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 Rallying on Wednesday April 15, 2026 — 08:45 pm EDT Written by Austin Schroeder for Barchart-> Cotton was in rally mode, with contracts up 77 to 137 points at the close on Wednesday. The US dollar index was $0.033 lower at $97.875. Crude oil was up 12 cents on the day.The Seam showed 5,245 bales sold on 4/14 at an average of 72.10 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was 145 points higher on April 14 at 85.80 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on Tuesday, with the certified stocks level at 159,512 bales.

The Adjusted World Price was up another 175 points last week at 58.74 cents/lb. Don’t Miss a Day: From crude oil to coffee, sign up free for Barchart’s best-in-class commodity analysis. May 26 Cotton closed at 75.11, up 77 points,Jul 26 Cotton closed at 77.42, up 90 points,Dec 26 Cotton closed at 78.35, up 115 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 Can Cotton Futures Continue to Rally?

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