NSE:PHYSWALLAH 18 November 2025

March 21, 2026, 4:48 AM EDT. Cotton futures declined Friday, with front-month contracts falling 20 to 32 points. Export sales data revealed total cotton export commitments at 9.354 million running bales (RB), down 9% year-over-year and trailing USDA's pace at 83% of forecast versus a 5-year average of 96%. Shipments also lagged, down 5% from last year and at 47% of USDA's estimate. Crude oil rose $2.51 to $98.09 per barrel, while the U.S. dollar index dropped slightly to 99.345. Market-specific indicators such as The Seam's sales and the Cotlook A Index showed modest softness or stability, with certified cotton stocks steady. The Adjusted World Price was increased by 2.72 cents to 54.22 cents per pound, highlighting mixed signals for cotton traders.