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ICE cotton rallies further on strong demand prospects, weather worries
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ICE cotton rallies further on strong demand prospects, weather worries
08 Jul '26
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ICE cotton futures surged 3.82 per cent as stronger demand expectations, adverse US weather, and optimism over US-China agricultural trade lifted buying.
The December contract settled at 81.29 cents per pound, its highest since June 2, with trading volume surging.
Higher crude oil and grain prices also supported cotton, while markets now await USDA export sales and CFTC positioning reports.
ICE cotton futures rallied yesterday, supported by growing expectations of stronger cotton demand. Unfavourable weather conditions in key US growing regions also lent support to prices, while renewed optimism over US agricultural exports further boosted market sentiment.
The most active December 2026 contract settled at 81.29 cents up 2.99 cent or 3.82 per cent. The contract posted largest daily gain in weeks and closed at the highest level since June 2. December contract gained 437 points in the last two session and 491 points over the last six session. July 2026 through October 2028 contracts recorded their fifth higher closes in the last six session, with most of the gains occurring during the past two days.
ICE cotton futures surged 3.82 per cent as stronger demand expectations, adverse US weather, and optimism over US-China agricultural trade lifted buying.
The December contract settled at 81.29 cents per pound, its highest since June 2, with trading volume surging.
Higher crude oil and grain prices also supported cotton, while markets now await USDA export sales and CFTC positioning reports.
July, October, and December contracts all finished just 1 point below the daily 300-point limit-up, while other nearby contracts gained 98 to 299 points. Only the three most distant delivery months declined by 70 points
