Cotton futures posted gains of 20 to 53 points across most front months, with deferreds down 27 to 33 points. Crude oil was up $0.1.10 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.003 lower.
Weekly Crop Progress data showed 65% of the US cotton setting bolls as of Sunday, with 10% bolls opening. Condition ratings were pegged at 40% good/excellent, down 2 percentage points on the week. The Brugler500 index was down 6 points to 319. Ratings in Texas were down 11 points, with GA up 3 points.
