Cotton futures plunged 110–130 points early Wednesday after contracts weakened 19–29 points Tuesday following higher-than-expected planted acres, signaling downside pressure on cotton. The U.S. dollar index fell 0.658 points to 99.695 (≈0.66%), while crude oil dropped $1.13 to $101.75 (≈1.1%), reflecting broader commodity weakness and mixed FX/energy drivers. Increased acreage is the primary bearish fundamental for cotton; monitor positioning and hedges in cotton exposure.
Cotton futures plunged 110–130 points early Wednesday after contracts weakened 19–29 points Tuesday following higher-than-expected planted acres, signaling downside pressure on cotton. The U.S. dollar index fell 0.658 points to 99.695 (≈0.66%), while crude oil dropped $1.13 to $101.75 (≈1.1%), reflecting broader commodity weakness and mixed FX/energy drivers. Increased acreage is the primary bearish fundamental for cotton; monitor positioning and hedges in cotton exposure.
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mildly negative
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