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Cotton Slipping Lower on Wednesday

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Cotton futures fell 74–93 points across December 2024, March 2025, and May 2025 contracts on August 14, 2024, reflecting broader commodity weakness despite stable inflation data. July U.S. CPI rose 0.2% month-over-month and 2.9% annually—slightly below estimates—while core CPI held at 3.2% year-over-year, offering mixed signals for commodity markets. The Seam’s online auction saw 703 cotton bales sold at 65.70 cents/pound, a 55-point daily gain, contrasting with ICE’s 270-bale stock reduction via decertification, leaving 15,526 bales certified. Global benchmarks diverged: the Cotlook A Index climbed 75 points to 80.45 cents/pound, while USDA’s Average World Price remained at 55.24 cents/pound through August 15. Crude oil’s 69-cent decline and a modest 20-point dip in the U.S. dollar index added downward pressure, though cotton’s drop outpaced both broader market movements.
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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 Slipping Lower on Wednesday August 14, 2024 — 02:39 pm EDT Written by Alan Brugler for Barchart-> Cotton prices are trading 74 to 93 points lower so far on Wednesday. The US dollar index was is down just 20 points, but crude oil is also down 69 cents per barrel. CPI data was released this morning showing July CPI up 0.2% from June, in line with estimates, and up 2.9% on an annualized rate vs 3% estimates. Core CPI was up 3.2% yr/yr.The Seam reported 703 bales of cotton sold in their online auction with prices averaging 65.70 cents/lb, up 55 points from the previous day. ICE cotton stocks were down 270 bales via decertification on August 13, leaving 15,526 bales of cert stocks. The Cotlook A Index was up 75 points on August 13 to 80.45 cents/lb. The USDA Average World Price (AWP) is 55.24 cents/lb and is good through this Thursday.Dec 24 Cotton is at 67.07, down 92 points,Mar 25 Cotton is at 68.65, down 92 points,May 25 Cotton is at 69.98, down 93 pointsOn the date of publication, Alan Brugler 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. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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