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Global Market: Euro falls as French political unrest, high energy prices weigh on sentiment

The euro weakened amid elevated energy prices and renewed French political uncertainty, while investors reassessed the outlook for US growth, interest rates and the dollar. The yen, yuan and Indonesian rupiah also moved as markets weighed central bank signals and economic risks.

The Economic Times · 1h ago

Global Market: China’s yuan hits four-year high as strong GDP data ease stimulus concerns

China’s yuan strengthened to a four-year high against the US dollar following stronger-than-expected third-quarter economic growth and improving retail sales. A weaker dollar and increased corporate currency conversions also supported gains. Investors now await Chinese policymakers’ signals on monetary policy, currency management and further economic stimulus measures.

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Cotton Closes the Week with Mixed Trade

Cotton futures posted mixed trade on Friday, with contracts down 19 points to 24 points higher. December was down 54 points on the week. Crude oil was up $3.87 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.255 lower. Weekly CTC data showed managed money adding 1,862 contracts...

Barchart · Oct 16

Cotton Fades Lower on Thursday

Cotton futures were under pressure late, despite supportive outside markets, as contracts were down 24 to 60 points. Crude oil was up $2.46 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.562 lower. The Seam reported 3,109 bales sold on Wednesday, at an average of 76.59 cents/lb. The...

Barchart · Oct 15

Cotton Fading Off Outside Support for Midday Weakness

Cotton futures are down 60 to 65 points at midday. Crude oil is up $3.16 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.442 lower. The Seam reported 3,109 bales sold on Wednesday, at an average of 76.59 cents/lb. The Cotlook A index was steady on 10/14 at...

Barchart · Oct 15

Euro slides to fresh lows against US dollar and British pound despite ECB rate hikes

The euro slid this week to its weakest level against the US dollar since mid-May 2025 and the British pound since early June 2025, as an energy shock, France’s debt crisis and a resurgent US dollar outweigh two interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank.

Euronews · Oct 15

Cotton Slips to Close Mixed on Wednesday

Cotton futures closed the midweek session, with contracts up 15 to 21 points in the front months and down 2 to 35 in the deferreds. Crude oil was up $1.03 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.326 higher. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 82% of...

Barchart · Oct 14

Cotton Off the Morning Highs, but Still Higher at Wednesday’s Midday

Cotton futures are trading with midday gains of 40 to 46 points across the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil is up $1.68 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.626 higher. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 82% of the US cotton crop with bolls opening...

Barchart · Oct 14

Gold drops over 1% as hot US inflation data boosts Fed hike bets

US consumer prices increased in September, contributing to expectations of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Following this inflation data, gold prices fell over 1% for the third consecutive session. The US dollar index also climbed, making gold more expensive for foreign investors. Market predictions indicate a 44%…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Cotton Rallying on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is up 109 to 120 points on Wednesday morning. Futures closed the Tuesday session with contracts 9 points lower to 6 points higher. Crude oil was up $1.05 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.375 lower. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 82%...

Barchart · Oct 14