Cotton futures posted mixed trade at the Friday close, with front months down 51 to 60 points and deferreds up 8 to 11 points. December closed the week with a 156 point gain. Crude oil was down $2.17 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.253 lower.
Limited information was released on Friday over what was discussed between US and Chinese leaders this week. Reports on Friday indicated USTR Greer was looking for details to be released on Monday.