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The U.S. labor market continues to add jobs at a solid pace, with the latest addition coming in above projections. Recent inflation readings have also been coming in above expectations. The Federal Reserve’s mandate requires the pursuit of both low unemployment and the maintenance of inflation near two percent.

The concept of circularity has gained significant relevance in recent years, as the demand for sustainably produced garments remains a priority for brands and consumers. While consumer definitions of what the term  “circularity” means to them vary, most consumers do...

Listen in as Cotton Incorporated’s Senior Economist Jon Devine discusses forecasts for planted acreage in the U.S. and around the world and analyzes the production outlook for 2023/24.

Expectations regarding interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have been pared back and projected further into the future. Several months ago, it was anticipated that the central bank could begin lowering interest rates as soon as this month and that as many as five interest rate decreases were possible in 2024. Indications are now that rate cuts may not start until June and that only three rate decreases appear more likely.

All cotton benchmarks increased over the past month.