HKG:2238 9 January 2026

April 29, 2026, 8:24 PM EDT. Cotton futures declined on Wednesday as traders locked in profits before the month-end. May, July, and December contracts fell between 47 and 65 points. The U.S. dollar index rose to 98.835, strengthening the currency against commodities priced in dollars. Meanwhile, crude oil prices continued their upward trend, adding $8.56 to reach $108.49 per barrel. Sales on The Seam remained light with just 139 bales sold at 68 cents per pound. Despite the fall in futures, the Cotlook A Index, a benchmark for cotton prices, rose 20 points to 89.35 cents on April 28. Certified cotton stocks held steady at 165,681 bales. The Adjusted World Price firmed by 365 points to 65.26 cents per pound, reflecting ongoing volatility in cotton markets.