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Dollar Strength and Energy Demand Concerns Weigh on Crude Prices

October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) today is down -0.34 (-0.53%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) is down -0.0092 (-0.45%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are under pressure today from a stronger dollar. Crude prices also fell on today's weaker-than-expected US housing starts and building permits reports, which were...

Barchart · Sep 17, 2025

Cotton Slipping to Start Wednesday

Cotton prices are down 3 to 6 points across the front months on Wednesday morning. Futures posted gains of 82 to 97 points across most nearby contracts at Tuesday’s close. The US dollar index was down $0.635 so far on the day to $96.265, with crude oil futures $1.22 higher....

Barchart · Sep 17, 2025

Cotton Rallies on Tuesday

Cotton futures posted gains of 82 to 97 points across most nearby contracts at Tuesday’s close. The US dollar index was down $0.635 so far on the day to $96.265, with crude oil futures $1.22 higher. NASS reported the US cotton crop 50% with bolls opening as of Sunday, with...

Barchart · Sep 16, 2025

Cotton Firms Up into the Monday Close

Cotton futures were weaker for much of the Monday session, with contract closing steady to 23 points higher. The US dollar index was down $0.210 on the day to $97.345, with crude oil futures $0.59 higher. NASS reported the US cotton crop 50% with bolls opening as of Sunday, with...

Barchart · Sep 15, 2025

Crude Prices Gain on Concern About Tighter Global Supplies

October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) on Monday closed up +0.61 (+0.97%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) closed up +0.0280 (+1.41%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Monday, with gasoline posting a 1-week high. Monday's weaker dollar was supportive for energy prices. Also, concerns over a decline...

Barchart · Sep 15, 2025

Cotton on the Lower Side of Unchanged at Monday’s Midday

Cotton futures are showing slight losses across most contracts on Monday, with contracts down 4 to 17 points. The US dollar index is down $0.171 on the day to $97.365, with crude oil futures $0.61 higher. Weekly CFTC data indicated spec traders adding 2,536 contracts to their net short position...

Barchart · Sep 15, 2025

Reduced Russian Crude Supplies Boost Oil Prices

October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) today is up +0.53 (+0.85%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) is up +0.0239 (+1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving higher today, with gasoline posting a 1-week high. Today's weaker dollar is supportive for energy prices. Also, concerns over a decline in...

Barchart · Sep 15, 2025

Cotton Easing Back Lower on Monday Morning

Cotton price action is down 17 to 21 points early on Monday morning. Futures reversed higher on Friday, with most contracts up 10 to 12 points, as December was 80 points in the green. The US dollar index was up $0.127 on the day to $97.655 with crude oil futures...

Barchart · Sep 15, 2025

Ukraine strikes one of Russia's top oil refineries, causing explosions and sparking fire

The oil facility is one of Russia’s largest, and is responsible for producing more than 350,000 barrels of crude oil daily. Kyiv says clamping down on Russia’s oil industry, which it says finances the Kremlin’s war, will pressure them towards agreeing to negotiate an end to the fighting.

Euronews · Sep 14, 2025

Cotton Close Higher as USDA Leaves Balance Sheet with Minimal Changes

Cotton futures reversed higher on Friday, with most contracts up 10 to 12 points, as December was 80 points in the green. The US dollar index was up $0.127 on the day to $97.655 with crude oil futures $0.25 higher. Weekly CFTC data indicated spec traders adding 2,536 contracts to...

Barchart · Sep 12, 2025