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June 2013 Executive Cotton Update
Macroeconomic Overview: Despite some evidence of weakness in the manufacturing sector, recent indicators suggest that the U.S. economy continues to expand. Rising home prices and record stock values have lifted…
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An Iconic Staple
Denim has always been a tried-and-true staple item here in the U.S. While the relatively recent athleisure trend may have affected America's denim sales, jeans remain the top bottomswear item…
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Sustainability Concerns
As one of the largest nations in the world, America has seemingly boundless access to natural resources. This perception has helped create a populace that -- while having an interest…
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Monthly Economic Letter February 2018
Despite some significant upward movement, most cotton prices are either even or lower than one month ago.
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Monthly Economic Letter March 2018
Movement in international benchmark prices was mixed over the past month, with NY futures and the A Index increasing, South Asian prices flat to lower, and Chinese prices stable.
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Growing Concerns 2017 Global Environment Survey
There are growing concerns around the globe about sustainability.
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Monthly Economic Letter April 2018
NY futures experienced volatility in early April. Current values for all benchmark prices are flat to lower relative to levels one month ago.
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Monthly Economic Letter May 2018
NY futures experienced volatility recently, with the net effect being a slight increase in prices. The A Index also moved slightly higher, while other benchmark prices were stable.
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Monthly Economic Letter June 2018
The global cotton market was volatile over the past month, with values for most benchmark prices moving strongly higher in the second half of May.
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Monthly Economic Letter July 2018
NY Futures and the A Index moved sharply lower in the middle of June, erasing gains made earlier that month. The CC Index decreased in June and early July. Indian…