Cotton economist Don Shurley discusses a sharp decline in December futures.
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Shurley identifies 76 to 78 cents as a possible technical price floor and expresses caution about the market. His commentary also discusses crop condition ratings and export projections.
Key takeaways
Shurley describes a 4-cent decline in December futures.
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