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Higher cotton prices driven by speculation not fundamentals

06/03/2024

The International Cotton Advisory Committee has said a significant unexpected surge in cotton prices can be attributed to a wave of speculative buying on the futures market. The actions of speculative buyers have significantly increased the demand for futures contracts, pushing prices higher.  Speculators attract additional participation in the...

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