Cotton futures closed the Wednesday session with strength of 76 to 184 points across the board. Â The outside factors were not supportive, with the dollar index up 33 points and crude oil slipping lower.Â
The next 7 days looks dry for much of TX, which could add some premium to the market. The South East is still expected to receive 1-3 inches.Â
The Cotlook A Index was 90 cents higher to 92.40 cents/lb for 7/18. The AWP is 64.94 cents/lb and will be updated after tomorrow’s close. ICE certified stocks dropped by 4,137 to 4,789 bales on 7/17.Â
Oct 23 Cotton  closed at 85.62, up 184 points,
Dec 23 Cotton  closed at 83.75, up 150 points,
Mar 24 Cotton  closed at 83.63, up 141 points
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