Cotton futures posted 66 to 114 point gains across the board on Tuesday. The US dollar index was 0.278 higher at $98.185. Crude oil was up another $2.19 to $91.80
NASS Crop Progress data showed 11% of the US cotton crop planted as of April 19, which was 1 percentage point ahead of the 5-year average of 10%. All of the 15 major states reported were at or ahead of average, with exception to LA and VA, with TX matching the normal pace at 16%.
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The Seam showed just 64 bales sold on Monday at an average of 65.98 cents/lb. The Cotlook A Index was 175 points higher on 4/20 at 89.10 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks were steady on April 20, with the certified stocks level at 164,967 bales. The Adjusted World Price was up another 287 points on Thursday at 61.61 cents/lb.
May 26 Cotton closed at 78.26, up 66 points,
Jul 26 Cotton closed at 80.86, up 82 points,
Dec 26 Cotton closed at 81.79, up 103 points
