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Cotton futures showed mixed midday trading on April 8, 2026, with May contracts rising 32 points to 71.63 cents/lb while July and December contracts declined by 2 and 8 points, respectively. The US dollar index dropped $1.042 to $98.640, while crude oil fell $18.37 after a US-Iran ceasefire reopened the Strait of Hormuz, though traffic remains limited. The Cotlook A Index climbed 105 points to 82.55 cents/lb, while The Seam reported 4,433 bales sold at 70.76 cents/lb on April 7, signaling steady demand. ICE-certified cotton stocks held at 128,213 bales, unchanged from April 7, indicating stable supply levels amid fluctuating prices. The Adjusted World Price increased 252 points to 56.99 cents/lb last Thursday, reflecting broader market adjustments in global cotton pricing.
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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 Trading Mixed at Midday April 08, 2026 — 06:05 pm EDT Written by Austin Schroeder for Barchart-> Cotton futures are trading with contracts up 32 points in nearby May and other contracts down 2 to 10 points. The US dollar index is $1.042 lower at $98.640. Crude oil is down $18.37 at midday following a 2-week ceasefire between Iran and the US that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic through the strait has thus far been limited. The Seam showed 4,433 bales sold on April 7 at an average of 70.76 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was 105 points higher Tuesday at 82.55 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on 4/7, with the certified stocks level at 128,213 bales.

The Adjusted World Price was raised by 252 points last Thursday to 56.99 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 is at 71.63, up 32 points,Jul 26 Cotton is at 73.52, down 2 points,Dec 26 Cotton is at 75.39, down 8 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 A Strong U.S.

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