
Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 28 to 60 points so far on Monday, despite outside pressure. Crude oil is down $1.13 /barrel at $67.32, with the US dollar index $0.256 higher to $97.785.
Friday afternoon's Commitment of Traders report showed a total of 3,180 contracts added to the managed money net short position in cotton futures and options. That short stood at 46,090 contracts as of Tuesday.