The Latest Breaking News from US Dollar

Cotton Holds on to Close Wednesday with Gains

Cotton futures were up 10 to 15 points in the front months on Wednesday. The outside markets provided some support, as crude oil was up $1.54 on the day to $76.10. The US dollar index was back down $0.231 at $98.775. The Seam showed sales of 6,789 bales sold on...

Barchart · Mar 4

Cotton Trading with Wednesday Gains

Cotton futures are up 20 to 25 points in the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil is up $0.52 on the day to $75.08. The US dollar index is back down $0.191 at $98.815. The Seam showed sales of 6,789 bales sold on 3/3, averaging 62.49cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index...

Barchart · Mar 4

Cotton Bouncing Back on Wednesday Morning

Cotton price action is up 30 to 55 points across most contracts on Wednesday morning. Futures are down 45 to 55 points in most front months on Tuesday. Crude oil was up $3.58 on the day to $74.81. The US dollar index is another $0.940 higher at $98.505. Uncertainty with...

Barchart · Mar 4

Explaining Stablecoins Simply: How They Work

In simple terms, a stablecoin is a digital currency designed to maintain a stable value and avoid the sharp price swings typical of traditional cryptocurrencies. Unlike Bitcoin or Ethereum, whose prices can fluctuate dramatically, stablecoins aim to keep a constant value, most often pegged to the US dollar.

International Business Times · Mar 2

Cotton Sees Higher Trade on Friday

Cotton futures posted 25 point gains across the nearby contracts on Friday, with May down 2 points on the week. December was up 40 points this week. Crude oil futures were up $2.08 per barrel on the day at $67.29. The US dollar index was down $0.125 at $97.615. Commitment...

Barchart · Feb 27

Cotton Back to Higher Trade on Friday

Cotton futures are posting 30 to 40 point gains at Friday’s midday, with thing March down 81 points. Crude oil futures are up $1.58 per barrel on the day at $66.80. The US dollar index is down $0.135 at $97.605. Export Sales data from Thursday showed 8.75 million RB in...

Barchart · Feb 27

Cotton Pulls Back on Thursday

Cotton saw weakness on Thursday, as contracts retreated 70 to 85 points lower in the nearbys. Crude oil futures were up just 4 cents per barrel on the day at $65.46. The US dollar index was up $0.100 at $97.725. Export Sales data from this morning showed a total of...

Barchart · Feb 26

Cotton Lower on Thursday’s Midday

Cotton price action is down 75 to 85 points at Thursday’s midday. Crude oil futures are up 90 cents per barrel on the day at $66.36. The US dollar index is up $0.295 at $97.920. Export Sales data from this morning showed a total of 253,229 RB of cotton sold...

Barchart · Feb 26

Cotton Slipping Early on Thursday

Cotton price action is down 15 to 30 points on Thursday morning. Futures posted gains of 61 points across the front months at the Wednesday close. Crude oil futures are down 6 cents per barrel on the day at $65.57. The US dollar index was down $0.170 at $97.600. The...

Barchart · Feb 26

Cotton Holds Gains into the Close

Cotton futures posted gains of 61 points across the front months at the Wednesday close. Crude oil futures are down 6 cents per barrel on the day at $65.57. The US dollar index was down $0.170 at $97.600. The Seam showed sales of 25.330 bales sold on 2/24, averaging 61.69...

Barchart · Feb 25