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The dollar held below 104 as investors processed the most recent CPI statistics, leading to increases in gold

The dollar index stayed below 104, and gold showed a slight rise, closing at 61,181, up 0.1%. Awaiting the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement on Wednesday, investors were intently examining the most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. In line with market predictions, the U.S. consumer price inflation rate decreased to 3.1% in November, the lowest…

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A pink bollworm infestation in the crop has caused a sharp decline in cotton prices

Cotton candy futures saw a -0.35% decline, closing at 56720, mostly as a result of concerns that cotton fields were being impacted by pink bollworm infestation. The infestation dropped significantly between 2017–18 (30.62%) and 2022–2023 (10.80%). From a two-year peak of 87,770 bales on December 1st, certified cotton stockpiles available for delivery against contracts fell…

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Gains in cotton were seen as merchants struggled with temporary supply limitations

Cotton candy, a symbol for cotton prices, closed at 57300, up 0.53%, as traders struggled with worries about short-term supply constraints. Deliverable against contracts, certified cotton stockpiles fell significantly from 87,770 bales on December 1st to 6,325 bales on December 5th, according to ICE statistics. This stock market fall increased market anxiety. 253.71 thousand tons…

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