International Cotton Advisory Committee

Cotton Planting in India Seen Gaining on Early Monsoon Rains

Farmers in India, the world’s second-largest cotton grower, may plant more of the crop than estimated after monsoon rains covered the main growing regions early, easing a drought that cut production the previous year. Prices declined.

Cotton Drops as World Inventories May Climb; Orange Juice Falls

Cotton futures fell, heading for the third decline in four sessions, on mounting concern that global supplies will be more than sufficient to meet demand. Orange juice fell for the first time in a week.

Global Cotton-Ending Stockpiles Seen Higher as Output Gains

Cotton inventories at the end of July 2014 will be 11 percent higher than estimated last month as production gains outpace improved demand, according to an industry group.

Global Cotton-Production Forecast Raised, Demand Cut at ICAC

Cotton production next year will drop less than forecast a month ago, and the anticipated gain will be smaller, according to the International Cotton Advisory Committee.

Cotton Falls to 31-Month Low as Supplies Outpace Demand

Cotton futures tumbled to a 31-month low on signs that a slowing world economy will expand a surplus of the fiber, reducing costs for clothing retailers including J. Crew Group Inc. and American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

Cotton Group Cuts Forecasts for Global Output, Inventory

The International Cotton Advisory Committee cut its forecast for global production by 2.8 percent, reducing estimated inventory by 0.8 percent.

Cotton Planting in India Seen Dropping on Water Shortage

Cotton planting in India, the world’s largest grower after China, may drop for a second year after the weakest monsoon rains in three years deepened a water shortage in the main growing regions. Futures in Mumbai climbed.

China Cotton-Yarn Output Falling on East Asia, ICAC Adviser Says

Cotton-yarn production is migrating to East Asia from China, which has become less competitive, according to Armelle Gruere, a consultant to the Washington- based International Cotton Advisory Committee.

Cotton Crop Worldwide Seen Falling as Farmers Shift to Grain

The global cotton harvest will probably tumble more than expected in the coming year as farmers make more money planting grains even after the fiber’s rally, the International Cotton Advisory Committee said.

Cotton Disputes Drop in First Quarter After Surge to Record

New disputes over cotton contracts fell 53 percent in the first quarter, signaling a slowdown from the record number of defaults last year after prices plunged from an all-time high in 2011.

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