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Cotton futures rose 20-25 points in front-month contracts on March 4, 2026, with May and July contracts reaching 64.29 and 66.19 cents per pound, respectively. The gains reflect modest recovery amid broader commodity volatility. The Cotlook A Index dropped 95 points to 74.95 cents per pound on March 3, contrasting with the Adjusted World Price’s 1.79-cent increase to 51.84 cents per pound last week. Mixed signals suggest uncertain near-term price direction. ICE-certified cotton stocks remained flat at 129,302 bales on March 3, indicating stable supply levels. The Seam reported 6,789 bales sold at an average 62.49 cents per pound the same day. Crude oil climbed $0.52 to $75.08, while the US dollar index fell $0.191 to 98.815, potentially easing pressure on dollar-denominated cotton contracts. Analysts debate cotton’s outlook, with bearish sentiment dominating recent trends. Seasonal strength and macroeconomic factors may influence recovery prospects in Q1 2026.
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The Adjusted World Price was raised by 1.79 cents last week to 51.84 cents/lb. Don’t Miss a Day: From crude oil to coffee, sign up free for Barchart’s best-in-class commodity analysis. Mar 26 Cotton is at 62.04, unch,May 26 Cotton is at 64.29, up 25 points,Jul 26 Cotton is at 66.19, up 24 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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