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Cotton futures were down 9 to 174 points on Friday. July was down 577 points this week as December was 329 points lower. Crude oil was back down $1.40/bbl to $70.52. The US dollar index was back down $0.043 at $101.150. The NOAA 7-day QPF shows very little precip expected...

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Cotton Fading Lower on Friday

Cotton futures are trading with 40 to 50 point losses, with nearby July down 275 points. Crude oil is back down $2.76 /bbl to $69.19. The US dollar index is back down $0.098 at $101.095. The NOAA 7-day QPF shows very little precip expected in TX over the next week,...

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Cotton Falling Back on Thursday

Cotton price action is down 115 to 130 points in most contracts so far on Friday. Futures posted gains of 21 to 71 points across most contrast on Thursday, with July up 131 points. Crude oil was back up $1.13 /bbl to $71.47. The US dollar index was back down...

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US dollar heads into second half of 2026 as world’s top-performing major currency

The US dollar is set to enter the second half of 2026 on a strong footing, supported by higher interest rates, resilient economic growth and sustained investor demand for US assets. Despite easing inflation concerns and geopolitical relief, expectations of further rate hikes, strong inflows and AI-driven optimism continue to…

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Cotton Posts Thursday Strength

Cotton futures posted gains of 21 to 71 points across most contrast on Thursday, with July up 131 points. Crude oil was back up $1.13 /bbl to $71.47. The US dollar index was back down $0.141 higher at $101.250. USDA’s Export Sales report from this morning showed 83,864 RB of...

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Cotton Showing Early Thursday Gains

Cotton prices are up 80 to 90 point on Thursday morning. Futures posted midweek losses of 187 to 247 points across the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil was down another $3.34/bbl to $69.87. The US dollar index was another $0.147 higher at $101.320. The Seam reported 88 bales sold...

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Gold Drops Below $4,000 After Sharp Selloff: Experts Urge Investors to Buy

Gold and silver prices have sharply declined due to a stronger US dollar, changing interest rate expectations, and easing geopolitical concerns, with gold falling below $4,000 per ounce.

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Buy the dip, stay invested: Matt Orton sees more upside for global markets

Global markets are gaining traction as geopolitical worries ease and AI companies report strong earnings. Matt Orton of Raymond James highlights that receding oil prices and sustained AI optimism are turning market dips into buying chances. He emphasizes that while the US dollar's strength poses challenges for emerging markets like…

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Vedanta, NALCO, Hindustan Zinc shares fall up to 3% as silver, aluminium, other metal prices tumble. Here's why

Metal stocks including Vedanta, NALCO and Hindustan Zinc fell up to 3% as global metal prices declined sharply. A stronger US dollar, easing Middle East tensions and rising expectations of a Fed rate hike pressured commodities like silver, aluminium, copper and zinc, triggering a broad-based pullback in the metal pack.

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Silver, gold ETFs tumble up to 8% as strong dollar and rate hike fears weigh on prices. What should investors do?

Silver and gold ETFs plunged up to 8% on Thursday as precious metal prices extended losses for a second straight session on the MCX. The decline was driven by a stronger US dollar and rising expectations of US Federal Reserve rate hikes later this year. Silver ETFs led losses, with…

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Aussie shares fall as US dollar surges, oil retreats

The ASX200 fell 0.7 per cent as the US dollar rose to its highest level since May 2025 and gold hit an eight-month low.

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Cotton Faces Losses on the Wednesday Session

Cotton futures posted midweek losses of 187 to 247 points across the front months on Wednesday. Crude oil was down another $3.34/bbl to $69.87. The US dollar index was another $0.147 higher at $101.320. The Seam reported 88 bales sold on June 23 at an average price of 72.15 cents....

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Cotton Falling Lower on Wednesday

Cotton futures are trading with midweek losses of 146 to 190 points so far on Wednesday. Crude oil is down another $2.61/bbl to $70.60. The US dollar index is another $0.172 higher at $101.345. The Seam reported 88 bales sold on June 23 at an average price of 72.15 cents....

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Gold futures sink to three-month low as dollar rally batters bullion

India's gold prices hit a three-month low on Wednesday, dropping to Rs 1.44 lakh per 10 grams, as global markets react to a bolstered US dollar and expectations for elevated interest rates. Analysts attribute this slump to signals from the Federal Reserve and a notable downturn in technology stocks. Investors…

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Cotton Faces Modest Pressure on Tuesday

Cotton futures saw sharp front month losses of 125 to 148 points in the old crop, with other contracts down 12 to 87 points. Crude oil was down another 81 cents/bbl to $73.19. The US dollar index is up another $0.391 at $101.165. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 92% of...

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Cotton Falling on Tuesday

Cotton futures are trading with contracts 100 to 253 points lower at the midday portion of the session. Crude oil is down another 66 cents/bbl to $73.18. The US dollar index is up another $0.396 at $101.190. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 92% of the US cotton crop planted as...

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Cotton Falling on Tuesday Morning

Cotton price action is falling early on Tuesday. Futures rounded out the Monday trade with contracts down 12 to 95 points lower. Crude oil was down another $1.41/bbl to $75.19. The US dollar index was up another $0.152 at $100.770. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 92% of the US cotton...

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Cotton Ease Lower on Monday

Cotton futures rounded out the Monday trade with contracts down 12 to 95 points lower. Crude oil was down another $1.41/bbl to $75.19. The US dollar index was up another $0.152 at $100.770. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress showed 92% of the US cotton crop planted as of Sunday, 2% behind...

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Cotton Slipping Back Lower on Monday

Cotton futures are trading with losses of 130 points in July on Monday, with other contracts down 20 to 25 points. Crude oil is down another $2.94/bbl to $76.62. The US dollar index is up another $0.157 at $100.775. The Seam reported 3 bales sold on 6/19 at an average...

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South Indian Bank raises FCNR deposit rate to 6.5 pc after RBI swap window

South Indian Bank has boosted interest rates on US dollar deposits for Non-Resident Indians to 6.5% per annum for 3-5 year tenures. This move follows the RBI's new USD/INR forex swap facility, enabling banks to secure stable foreign currency while managing exchange risks. The attractive returns offer NRIs a chance…

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Rupee rises 20 paise to 94.20 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee strengthened by 20 paise to 94.20 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, fueled by optimism surrounding India-US trade negotiations. Positive foreign inflows and supportive oil prices contributed to the rupee's upward momentum. Officials indicated that negotiators are working to finalize a proposed trade pact soon.

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Cotton Close Mostly Weaker Heading into the Long Weekend

Cotton futures posted 4 to 85 point losses in most contracts on Thursday, as July was still up 311 points this week. Crude oil was down another 17 cents/bbl to $76.64. The US dollar index was up another $0.710 at $100.800. The market and government will take Friday off in...

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SpaceX bankers prepare for bond sale of at least $20 billion

SpaceX is preparing to discuss a massive bond offering with investors. The company plans to raise at least $20 billion. This move follows its record initial public offering. The funds will refinance a significant bridge loan. This is SpaceX's first foray into issuing investment-grade US dollar bonds. The company is…

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Cotton Trading Mostly Lower on Thursday

Cotton futures are down 7 to 85 points so far on Thursday, with front months leading the losses. Crude oil is down another $2.07/bbl to $74.68. The US dollar index is up another $0.684 at $100.555. The market will round out the week today, with Friday off in observance of...

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Cotton Slipping Back on Thursday AM Trade

Cotton price action is down 5 to 82 points so far on the Thursday AM session, led by the front months. Futures closed with Wednesday gains of 115 to 204 points in most contracts. Crude oil was down 17 cents at $75.88. The US dollar index was up $0.981 at...

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