
Cotton futures rose 7 to 40 points on Friday, with the December contract gaining 128 points over the week. USDA data showed cotton export commitments of 5.942 million running bales as of October 29, up 20% year over year but below the five-year average pace; managed money reduced its net-long position.
Export commitments are growing year over year, but their slower-than-average pace limits evidence of strong demand. The article reports a routine futures rebound rather than a new supply or demand catalyst.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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