Cotton futures posted gains of 20 to 53 points across most front months, with deferreds down 27 to 33 points. Crude oil was up $0.1.10 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.003 lower.
Weekly Crop Progress data showed 65% of the US cotton setting bolls as of Sunday, with 10% bolls opening. Condition ratings were pegged at 40% good/excellent, down 2 percentage points on the week. The Brugler500 index was down 6 points to 319. Ratings in Texas were down 11 points, with GA up 3 points.
The Cotlook A Index was up 125 points on August 8 to 95.95 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were down 2,119 bales on Monday, with the certified stocks level at 82,513 bales. The Adjusted World Price was raised by 163 points last week to 66.29 cents/lb.
Oct 26 Cotton closed at 83.09, up 37 points,
Dec 26 Cotton closed at 84.39, up 53 points,
Mar 27 Cotton closed at 86.24, up 52 points
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