It is generally the case that the U.S. cotton market is influenced by aggregate production uncertainty. One...
John
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Professor and Extension Economist
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension
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Indirect Effects of the Eastern European Conflict on Cotton
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has direct implications on the global supply of corn and wheat because of the...
U.S. Cotton Planted Acres
Production and supply of a crop is a critical component for the market outlook for every marketing year. For the...
The U.S. Dollar’s Influence on ICE Cotton Futures
It is commonly assumed that a stronger U.S. dollar is a bearish influence on export commodities like cotton. While that is...
Current “Squeeze” Dynamics in ICE Cotton Futures
Squeeze situations in financial markets have been in the news this year. In early 2021, the stock of the company GameStop...
Speculative Influence on ICE Cotton Futures
Cotton futures, like many commodities, are subject to speculative buying and selling. Participants in the futures market...