Cotton futures mostly rise into Thursday close as back-month contracts gain up to 74 points
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Cotton futures strengthened across most maturities as NOAA guidance signals limited near-term precipitation in Texas and the US Southeast, raising supply-risk sensitivity. Export sales for 2025/26 rebounded from a prior-year low, led by China and Vietnam, and shipments improved to a four-week high, supporting demand optics. Higher crude oil and a firmer dollar add cross-asset context, while ICE certified stocks were unchanged.
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U.S. cotton futures finished mostly higher on Thursday, with deferred contracts up as much as 74 points. Gains came as forecasts pointed to very limited precipitation across much of Texas and the Southeast over the next week. Weekly 2025/26 export sales rebounded to 51,287 running bales, with China and Vietnam the top buyers. The Cotlook A Index rose 160 points to 89.60 cents/lb, while ICE certified stocks were unchanged.
