Cotton International News
17-Mar-2026 08:44 AM
Cotton International News
ICE cotton futures closed Monday with gains of 206 to 234 points across the front months, as traders returned from the weekend with improved sentiment regarding the Chinese situation.
Crude oil fell $4.49 to $94.22 per barrel, while the US dollar index declined by $0.894 to 99.468.
Following the Paris meeting between US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Chinese officials, it was indicated that China may be open to purchasing more US agricultural products, including non-soybean crops such as cotton.
The Seam reported sales of 4,207 bales on Friday at an average price of 59.31 cents per pound. The Cotlook A Index rose 5 points on March 13 to 75.75 cents.
ICE certified cotton stocks were unchanged on March 13 at 116,789 bales. The Adjusted World Price increased by 6 points on Thursday to 51.50 cents per pound.