Monthly Economic Letter February 2026

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks were flat to slightly lower over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest USDA report featured a slight increase in global 2025/26…

Monthly Economic Letter January 2026

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT NY/ICE futures and the A Index were stable over the past month.  Chinese and Indian prices moved higher. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest revisions to USDA…

From Farming to Fashion, the Trends Shaping the Cotton Industry for 2026

A year drawing to a close marks a time of reflection for many. And for two of the industry’s relentlessly hopeful sectors – farming and retail – it’s also a…

Monthly Economic Letter December 2025

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks were stable over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The latest revisions to USDA estimates included slight reductions to the estimates for global…

Monthly Economic Letter November 2025

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks were flat or lower over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE Since the U.S. government entered a shutdown on October 1st, there was…

Monthly Economic Letter October 2025

RECENT PRICE MOVEMENT Most cotton benchmarks decreased over the past month. SUPPLY, DEMAND, & TRADE The U.S. government entered a shutdown on October 1st.  One consequence is that many economic…