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only concurrent market metrics and reported data are given.","\u201cCotton Back to Strength\u201d is stated in the headline, but the article text does not provide prior context or a comparison period to confirm the \u201cback to strength\u201d framing."],"key_facts":["Cotton futures were trading 60 to 85 points higher across the front months on Tuesday.","US dollar index was 0.313 higher at $98.220.","Crude oil was up another $3.03 at midday.","NASS Crop Progress: 11% of the US cotton crop planted as of April 19, 1 percentage point ahead of the 5-year average of 10%.","The Seam reported 64 bales sold on Monday at an average of 65.98 cents/lb.","Cotlook A Index was 175 points higher on 4/20 at 89.10 cents.","ICE certified cotton stocks were steady on April 20 at 164,967 bales.","Adjusted World Price was up another 287 points on Thursday at 61.61 cents/lb.","May 26 Cotton was 78.24, up 64 points.","Jul 26 Cotton was 80.79, up 75 points.","Dec 26 Cotton was 81.6, up 84 points."],"numeric_claims":[{"label":"Cotton futures move (points)","value":"+60 to +85"},{"label":"US dollar index change","value":"+0.313"},{"label":"US dollar index level","value":"98.220"},{"label":"Crude oil change (midday)","value":"+3.03"},{"label":"US cotton crop planted (as of Apr 19)","value":"11%"},{"label":"5-year average planted (as stated)","value":"10%"},{"label":"The Seam bales sold (Monday)","value":"64"},{"label":"The Seam average price (cents/lb)","value":"65.98"},{"label":"Cotlook A Index change (4/20)","value":"+175 points"},{"label":"Cotlook A Index level (4/20)","value":"89.10 cents"},{"label":"ICE certified cotton stocks (Apr 20)","value":"164,967 bales"},{"label":"Adjusted World Price change (Thursday)","value":"+287 points"},{"label":"Adjusted World Price level (Thursday)","value":"61.61 cents/lb"},{"label":"May 26 Cotton level","value":"78.24"},{"label":"May 26 Cotton change (points)","value":"+64"},{"label":"Jul 26 Cotton level","value":"80.79"},{"label":"Jul 26 Cotton change (points)","value":"+75"},{"label":"Dec 26 Cotton level","value":"81.6"},{"label":"Dec 26 Cotton change (points)","value":"+84"}],"primary_claim":"Cotton futures were trading 60 to 85 points higher across the front months on Tuesday.","relevance_score":0.72,"sentiment":"positive","source_quality":"medium","summary":"Tuesday midday, cotton futures rose across front months, with the US dollar index and crude oil also higher. USDA/NASS planting progress showed 11% of the US cotton crop planted as of April 19, ahead of the 5-year average, alongside reported sales, price indices, and ICE certified stock levels.","topics":["cotton futures","commodity prices","US dollar index","crude oil","US cotton planting progress","cotton market indices","ICE certified stocks"]},"source":"Nasdaq Stocks","source_domain":"barchart.com","summary":"Cotton futures are trading with contracts another 60 to 85 points higher across the front months on Tuesday. The US dollar index is 0.313 higher at $98.220. Crude oil is up another $3.03 at midday. NASS Crop Progress data showed 11% of the US cotton crop planted as of April...","tickers":[],"title":"Cotton Back to Strength on Tuesday\u2019s Midday","url":"https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1429693/cotton-back-to-strength-on-tuesdays-midday"}... |