{
  "id": 5008663,
  "title": "Cotton Posting Monday Rally",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/cotton-posting-monday-rally",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-31T17:21:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/cotton-posting-monday-rally-172155652.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cotton futures have surged 170 to 190 points across most contracts. Crude oil is trading at $2.38 per barrel, while the US dollar index has dropped $0.248. A recent report revealed that managed money added 17,173 contracts to their net long position in cotton futures and options during the week ending August 25. As of Tuesday, this net long stood at 95,841 contracts. Bull markets are currently in full swing, propelling the prices of corn, soybean, and wheat. Cocoa prices are on the rise due to concerns about quality in West African cocoa. Trading activity is swift, so it's crucial to stay updated by reading the midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, analysis, and headlines. According to The Seam, sales reached 2,987 bales on Friday, with an average price of 82.62 cents per pound. The Cotlook A Index saw a 300-point increase on August 28, reaching 101.30 cents. ICE certified cotton stocks saw a decline of 3,149 bales on August 28, with the certified stocks level now at 63,178 bales. The Adjusted World Price has been raised by another 190 points to 71.52 cents per pound. On the day of publication, Austin Schroeder had no positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data provided in this article are for informational purposes only.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}