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USDA – Cotton and Wool Outlook: July 2012
World Cotton Production Remains Concentrated Among Five Countries The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) projections for 2012 indicate that global cotton production is forecast at 113.8 million bales, 7 percent below the 2011
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Cotton World Markets and Trade: July 2012
U.S. Loses Share in Major Markets (2010/11 vs. 2011/12) Despite expanded world trade in 2011/12, U.S. exports declined due to tight exportable supplies caused by low beginning stocks and a drought-impacted crop. As a
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USDA – Weekly Cotton Market Review: July 13, 2012
Average spot cotton quotations were 242 points lower than the previous week, according to the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service’s Cotton Program. Quotations for the base quality of cotton (color 41, leaf 4, staple 34,
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BC-Cotton Bale: July 9, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) — Cotton futures No. 2 closed 80 cents a bale lower to $1.40 higher Monday. The average price for strict low middling 1 & 1-16 inch spot cotton declined 12 points
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Karachi Cotton Association prices – July 9
KARACHI, July 9 (Reuters) – The Karachi Cotton Association on Monday fixed the official spot rate, or base price, for Grade 3 cotton at 6,537 rupees per maund (40 kg). Grade 3 cotton has
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USDA – Weekly Cotton Market Review: July 6, 2012
Average spot cotton quotations were 85 points higher than the previous week, according to the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service’s Cotton Program. Quotations for the base quality of cotton (color 41, leaf 4, staple 34,
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Cotton market report: NY futures ended the week slightly higher (July 5 2012)
NY futures ended the week slightly higher, as December gained 107 points to close at 70.58 cents. The ongoing heat wave, which has gripped most of the United States since the middle of June,
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BC-Cotton Bale: July 5, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) – Cotton futures No. 2 closed $8.30 to $10.65 a bale lower Thursday. The average price for strict low middling 1 & 1-16 inch spot cotton declined 270 points to 65.80
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Karachi Cotton Association prices – July 5
KARACHI, July 5 (Reuters) – The Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday fixed the official spot rate, or base price, for Grade 3 cotton at 6,537 rupees per maund (40 kg). The Grade 3 cotton
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Karachi Cotton Association prices – July 4
KARACHI, July 4 (Reuters) – The Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday fixed the official spot rate, or base price, for Grade 3 cotton at 6,645 rupees per maund (40 kg). The Grade 3 cotton
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Karachi Cotton Association prices – July 3
KARACHI, July 3 (Reuters) – The Karachi Cotton Association on Tuesday fixed the official spot rate, or base price, for Grade 3 cotton at 6,645 rupees per maund (40 kg). The Grade 3 cotton
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Karachi Cotton Association prices – June 29
KARACHI, June 29 (Reuters) – The Karachi Cotton Association on Friday fixed the official spot rate, or base price, for Grade 3 cotton at 6,537 rupees per maund (40 kg). The Grade 3 cotton
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USDA: Weekly Cotton Market Review: June 29, 2012
Average spot cotton quotations were nearly three and three-quarter cents lower than the previous week, according to the USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service’s Cotton Program. Quotations for the base quality of cotton (color 41, leaf
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Cotton market report: NY futures rebounded this week, as December advanced 180 points to close at 69.51 cents
We can’t wait for the July contract to finally leave the board, because over the last couple of weeks it reminded us more of a casino than a legitimate hedging vehicle. When we look
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BC-Cotton Bale: June 28, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) – Cotton futures No. 2 closed $7.05 to $11.45 a bale higher Thursday. The average price for strict low middling 1 & 1-16 inch spot cotton advanced 72 points to 65.94
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Karachi Cotton Association prices – June 28
KARACHI, June 28 (Reuters) – The Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday fixed the official spot rate or base price, for Grade 3 cotton at 6,537 rupees per maund (40 kg). The Grade 3 cotton
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Karachi Cotton Association prices – June 27
KARACHI, June 27 (Reuters) – The Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday fixed the official spot rate, or base price, for Grade 3 cotton at 6,537 rupees per maund (40 kg). The Grade 3 cotton
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Cotton market report: June 21, 2012
NY futures came under renewed pressure this week, as July dropped 968 points to a synthetic level of 68.41 cents (official close was 78.17 cents), while December dropped 289 points to close at 67.71cents.
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Karachi Cotton Association prices – June 22
KARACHI, June 22 (Reuters) – The Karachi Cotton Association on Friday fixed the official spot rate, or base price, for Grade 3 cotton at 6,430 rupees per maund (40 kg). The Grade 3 cotton
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BC-Cotton Bale: June 20, 2012
NEW YORK (AP) — Cotton futures No. 2 closed $6.80 to $24.05 a bale lower Wednesday. The average price for strict low middling 1 & 1-16 inch spot cotton declined 229 points to 69.96
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