Cotton and the Supply Chain: Challenges & Opportunities in 2025

Tariffs, and the uncertainty around them, represent the latest challenge to the fashion industry and cotton supply chains. The corresponding implications for costs are just one factor decision makers are…

Monthly Economic Letter May 2025

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were generally stable over the past month.•Prices for the nearby July NY/ICE futures contract traded between 65 and 70 cents/lb over the past month.•Prices for…

Monthly Economic Letter April 2025

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were either flat or slightly lower over the past month.• Prices for NY/ICE futures moved lower following tariff-related announcements made April 2nd. However, the decreases…

Monthly Economic Letter March 2025

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were either flat or slightly lower over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured small increases to world production (+500,000…

Monthly Economic Letter February 2025

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Cotton benchmarks were either flat or slightly lower over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured an increase to world cotton production…

After a Series of Disruptive Years, the U.S. Economy & the Global Cotton Market Are Calming

Four years ago, fashion week shows were held online, retail stores became fulfillment centers, adults and school children stayed in pajamas and loungewear all day as many began remote work…

Things to Know About Consumers & Inflation – U.S. Edition (Wave 8)

Things to Know About Consumers & Inflation – Mexico Edition (Wave 8)

Things to Know About Consumers & Inflation – China Edition (Wave 8)