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All international benchmark prices increased over the past month. The NY December futures contract climbed from 67 to as high as 72 cents/lb near the end of October. More recently, prices  eased back to 70 cents/lb.

All international benchmark prices increased over the past month. The NY December futures contract climbed from 64 to 67 cents/lb.

The NY Nearby and the A Index were stable over the past month. Asian benchmarks increased. The NY December futures contract held to levels near 64 cents/lb.

Movement in benchmark prices was mixed over the past month. The NY December futures contract moved lower (to below 60 cents/lb in late July) and then higher (near 65 cents/lb in early August) over the past month.

Chinese, Indian, and Pakistani prices were stable over the past month. NY futures and the A Index drifted slightly higher. Prices for the December NY futures contract rose from levels near 60 to those near 64 cents/lb.

Several benchmark prices drifted higher over the past month. Indian prices were stable. Pakistani prices decreased.

Most benchmark prices were flat to higher over the past month. Indian prices edged slightly lower.

All benchmark prices fell over the past month. The nearby May NY futures contract dropped from 61 to 53 cents/lb.

Most benchmark prices decreased over the past month. The nearby May NY futures contract fell from levels near 70 cents/lb. in early February to those near 61 cents/lb. most recently.

Most benchmark prices decreased over the past month. The nearby March NY futures contract fell from 71 to 68 cents/lb. Open interest is migrating out of March and into the May contract.

Indian and Pakistani prices were stable over the past month. Other benchmark prices increased.

Most benchmark prices were stable over the past month. Pakistani prices decreased slightly.

Most benchmark prices increased slightly over the past month. Indian prices were stable.

Movement in benchmark prices was mixed over the past month.The NY December contract has traded between 58 and 63 cents/lb since early September.

After falling in July, benchmark prices were stable in August and the first half of September.