Cotton futures are trading with midday losses of 100 to 110 points at midday, with nearby and thin October up 60 points. Crude oil is down $2.55 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.253 lower.
Limited information has been released on what was discussed between US and Chinese leaders this week, though a report late on Friday morning indicated USTR Greer was looking for some details to be released on Monday.