ICE cotton futures bottomed in early February and had recovered by over 45%. Commodity cyclicality kicked in, boosting cotton prices during months when the fluffy fiber tends to reach a seasonal high. However, cotton futures seem to have run out of upside steam since the May 13 high.Cotton plant closeup by Esin Deniz via iStock
Did Cotton Run Out of Upside Steam?
Written on 05/22/2026