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Why Cotton Is Surging While the Broader Commodity Index Stalls
Lucas and Luna break down the cotton rally that has pushed futures up more than 6 percent in five sessions while crude, gold, and silver tumble. They trace the story to a specific supply pinch in West Texas after a dry winter, combined with a surprise pickup in Chinese textile orders that caught the market short. Lucas explains why this is not just a weather play but a structural shift in how global buyers are sourcing fiber after two years of destocking. They also touch on the broader commodity divergence and what it says about a world where demand is more regional than global. The…
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