US dollar sinks to its lowest level in four years Dollar drops against basket of currencies after Donald Trump brushed off concerns over slide The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
Trump Says the Dollar Is 'Great' Despite Sharp Devaluation, Triggering a New Crash as Gold Prices Continue to Climb US President Donald Trump's comment that the US dollar is doing great despite its value declining 10% in 2025 triggered another crash yesterday, compelling investors to flock to safe-haven assets. International Business Times UK · Jan 28
Wall Street index rises above 7,000 for the first time; SpaceX mulls $1.5tn IPO in June – business live S&P 500 surge driven by AI optimism and expectations of strong Big Tech earnings The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
Wheat Find Support Late to Post Tuesday Gain The wheat complex ended the Tuesday session with some strength. Chicago SRW futures were steady to a penny higher in the nearbys. KC HRW futures were up 2 to 3 cents across the front months. MPLS spring wheat was 2 to 3 cents higher at the close. The US dollar... Barchart · Jan 27
Cotton Rebounds on Tuesday Cotton futures bounced back on the Tuesday session, with contracts up 71 to 86 points across the front months. Crude oil futures were up $1.96 per barrel on the day at $62.56. The US dollar index was down another $1.282 on pressure late in the day to $95.575. The Monday... Barchart · Jan 27
Aussie dollar breaks barrier as greenback loses shine Australians travelling to the US are celebrating after the dollar broke through a key mark against the greenback for the first since early 2023. AAP · Jan 27
Cotton Turning Higher on Tuesday Cotton futures are rallying back on Tuesday with contracts up 65 to 76 points at midday, getting some outside market help. Crude oil futures are up $1.52 per barrel at midday at $62.14. The US dollar index is down another $0.717 to $96.140. The Monday online auction from The Seam... Barchart · Jan 27
The value of the Australian dollar is high right now. So should you book that overseas trip? The Aussie is at its highest against the US dollar in nearly two years and approaching its strongest against the yen in decades The Guardian - AU · Jan 27
Cotton Bulls Pushing Back to Start Tuesday Cotton prices are 30 to 35 points higher so far on Tuesday morning. Futures fell back 67 to 85 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil futures are down 24 cents per barrel at $60.83. The US dollar index was down another $0.539 to $96.865. USDA Export Sales data... Barchart · Jan 27
Cotton Collapses Lower on Monday Cotton futures fell back 67 to 85 points across most contracts on Monday. Crude oil futures are down 24 cents per barrel at $60.83. The US dollar index was down another $0.539 to $96.865. USDA Export Sales data showed 7.35 million RB of cotton commitments as of Jan 15, 13%... Barchart · Jan 26
Cotton Collapsing on Monday Cotton futures are falling 93 to 117 points across the front months on Monday. Crude oil futures are down 145 cents per barrel at $60.93. The US dollar index is falling another $0.584 to $96.820. USDA Export Sales data showed 7.35 million RB of cotton commitments as of Jan 15,... Barchart · Jan 26
Cotton Falling on Monday Morning Cotton prices are down 29 to 73 points on Monday morning. Futures were steady to 7 points lower in the front months on Friday, as March was 85 points lower last week. Crude oil futures were up $1.95 per barrel at $61.31. The US dollar index was down $0.871 to... Barchart · Jan 26
Price of gold jumps above 5,000 US dollars for first time It comes after a strong rally throughout last year which saw the value of the precious metal rise by more than 60%. Evening Standard · Jan 26
Gold price jumps above $5,000 an ounce for first time amid Trump turmoil Investors seek safe haven in precious metal, while Japan’s government spooks money markets with tax-cuts pledge The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
Barchart · Jan 23 Cotton Slips Lower into the Friday Close Cotton futures were steady to 7 points lower in the front months on Friday, as March was 85 points lower this week. Crude oil futures were up $1.95 per barrel at $61.31. The US dollar index was down $0.871 to $97.305. USDA Export Sales data showed 412,457 RB of cotton...
Barchart · Jan 23 Cotton Posting Midday Gains as USDA Reports Marketing Year High in Export Business Cotton prices are up 6 to 10 points so far at Friday’s midday. Crude oil futures are up$1.79 per barrel at $61.18. The US dollar index is down $0.584 to $97.595. USDA Export Sales data showed 412,457 RB of cotton sold in the week ending on January 15, a marketing...
Barchart · Jan 23 Cotton Weakness Extending to Friday Morning Cotton prices are down 18 to 21 points so far on Friday morning. Futures closed Thursday with contracts down 38 to 41 points in the front months. Crude oil futures were down 95 cents per barrel at $59.67. The US dollar index was down $0.473 to $98.090. The Wednesday online...
Barchart · Jan 22 Cotton Falls into Thursday’s Close Cotton futures closed the Thursday session with contracts down 38 to 41 points in the nearbys. Crude oil futures were down 95 cents per barrel at $59.67. The US dollar index was down $0.473 to $98.090. The Wednesday online auction from The Seam showed sales of 59.15 cents/lb on 17,692...
Barchart · Jan 22 Cotton Falling Back on Thursday Cotton futures are trading with 35 to 40 point losses at midday. Crude oil futures are down $1.43 per barrel at $60.67. The US dollar index is down $0.418 to $98.145. The Tuesday online auction from The Seam showed sales of 59.15 cents/lb on 17,692 bales. The Cotlook A Index...
Barchart · Jan 21 Cotton Slips Lower into the Close Cotton futures gave into weakness on Wednesday, with contracts 2 to 7 points lower as some 2026 crop contracts were up 4 to 9 points. Crude oil futures were up 31 cents per barrel at $60.67. The US dollar index is up $0.146 to $98.585. The Tuesday online auction from...
Barchart · Jan 21 Cotton Slightly Higher at Midday Cotton futures are showing 7 to 8 point front month gains at Wednesday’s midday. Crude oil futures are up 15 cents per barrel at $60.50. The US dollar index is up $0.051 to $98.490. The Tuesday online auction from The Seam showed sales of 61.10 cents/lb on 25,238 bales. The...
International Business Times UK · Jan 21 Gold Price Surge: XAU/USD Nears $4,900 Record As Trump Davos Speech Rattles Markets Gold prices hit record highs near $4,900 as Trump's Davos speech on Greenland and tariff threats send investors fleeing the US Dollar for safe-haven assets. XAU/USD is eyeing the psychological $5,000 level amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
Barchart · Jan 21 Cotton Trying to Bounce on Wednesday Morning Cotton prices are up 8 to 12 points so far on Wednesday. Futures fell into the Tuesday close, as contracts were down 22 to 32 points on the day. Crude oil futures were up $1.09 per barrel at $60.53. The US dollar index fell $0.836 to $98.365. The January 19...
Barchart · Jan 20 Cotton Falls Back Lower on Tuesday Cotton futures fell into the Tuesday close, as contracts were down 22 to 32 points on the day. Crude oil futures were up $1.09 per barrel at $60.53. The US dollar index fell $0.836 to $98.365. The January 19 online auction from The Seam showed sales of 60.43 cents/lb on...
Barchart · Jan 20 Cotton Slipping Back Lower on Tuesday Cotton futures are slipping back 5 to 12 points on Tuesday. Crude oil futures are up $1.07 per barrel at $60.33. The US dollar index is collapsing $0.926 at $98.275. CFTC’s Commitment of Traders report from Friday indicated managed money increasing their net short in cotton futures and options by...