Cotton futures are showing 50 to 60 cent gains at midday, with October down 78 points. Crude oil is up $2.30 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.168 higher.
Traders continue to monitor the US/China meeting today, though nothing has been released and trade related news. Secretary Bessent has stated this week that the two countries are extending the trade truce for 2 months.