Cotton futures were down 79 to 103 points across the front months on Friday, as December was down 491 points on the week. Crude oil was back down $2.38 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index down $0.040.

CFTC Commitment of Traders data showed managed money trimming back 2,267 contracts from their net long position in the week of September 15, taking it to 97,903 contracts.

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Export Sales from this week shows 4.5 million RB of cotton export commitments as of 9/10, 13% ahead of the 5-year average. That is also 39% of the USDA export forecast and behind the 48% average pace.

The Cotlook A index was down 25 points on September 17 at 94.35. ICE certified cotton stocks were steady on 9/17, with the certified stocks level at 36,617 bales. The Adjusted World Price was back down 59 points on Thursday to 68.92 cents/lb.

Oct 26 Cotton closed at 77.38, down 103 points,

Dec 26 Cotton closed at 81.15, down 102 points,

Mar 27 Cotton closed at 83.79, down 102 points

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