Cotton futures posted slightly stronger trade on Thursday, closing with gains ranging from 1 to 11 points, despite October deliveries falling 21 points. The U.S. dollar index rebounded by $0.617 on the day to reach 98.135, while crude oil futures edged 25 cents higher.
This morning’s Export Sales data revealed a marketing year low, with just 86,094 running bales (RB) of cotton sold during the week of September 18. India purchased 27,300 RB, and Turkey bought 22,300 RB. Shipments, however, hit a three-week high at 137,223 RB, with Vietnam receiving 41,700 RB, India 21,000 RB, and Bangladesh 20,600 RB.
On Wednesday, the online auction from The Seam reported 444 sales at an average price of 65.48 cents per pound. The Cotlook A Index rose 30 points to 78.15 cents on September 24. ICE cotton stocks remained steady on the same date, with certified stocks at 15,474 bales. Meanwhile, the USDA’s Adjusted World Price (AWP) dropped 41 points last week to 54.38 cents per pound.
Cotton futures closing prices for the day were as follows: October 2025 cotton closed at 63.83 cents, down 21 points; December 2025 cotton closed at 66.28 cents, up 11 points; and March 2026 cotton closed at 68.19 cents, up 8 points.
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