Cotton Quick Take

December 22, 2025 Macro sentiment has stabilized after last week’s cooler inflation print, but signals remain mixed for ag, with a firmer Chinese yuan offset by a softer Brazilian real. On top of that, speculators continue to short the market.

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Cotton QuickTake

Looking ahead, agricultural markets remain seasonally supported but vulnerable to short-term volatility. The U.S. dollar softness is supportive of exportable commodities like cotton, but a stream of belated economic data may drive sharp price swings.