Insights ICE cotton futures extended gains for 3rd straight session, driven by stronger USDA export sales for the week ending October 9 and support from a weaker US dollar. March 2026 cotton settled at 64.23 cents per pound after hitting the highest level since November 19. USDA data showed US cotton harvest progress at 79 per cent. StoneX lowered Brazil's 2025–26 cotton crop estimate to 3.695 million tons. ICE cotton futures rose for the third consecutive trading session, supported by

Insights Bangladesh's Chattogram Port saw strong growth in handling containers, cargo and vessels in this year and fiscal, the Chittagong Port Authority said. It posted a 4.87-per cent YoY rise in container handling, 12.64-per cent YoY growth in cargo handling and a 10.97-per cent rise in vessel handling in the first 10 months this year. The port also saw a marked reduction in vessel waiting time over the period. Bangladesh’s Chattogram Port witnessed strong growth in handling container

Insights CCI has accelerated procurement as kapas prices remain below the MSP, with daily purchases crossing 1 lakh bales and total procurement reaching around 8 lakh bales. Arrivals are improving across most states, but quality issues persist due to unseasonal rain, deterring mills from buying. Weak yarn demand and cautious private trade mean CCI may carry most of this season's procurement burden. Cotton procurement by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has gained momentum, with daily pur

Insights China's real exports to grow by 5-6 per cent annually over the next few years. Real GDP is now projected to reach five per cent in 2025 and remain close to that level through 2027. A new Five-Year Plan and a provisional tariff truce with the US are expected to support manufacturing and trade, although China's gains may pressure rival producers in Europe and Japan. China’s real exports may grow by five to six per cent annually over the next few years, according to a new forecas

Insights ICE cotton futures inched higher on expectations of a possible Federal Reserve rate cut, which could support demand. The March 2026 contract settled at 64 cents, while total volume remained light and options trading dropped sharply. Open interest rose for the first time in 6 sessions. Analysts expect prices to move sideways as buyers step in on dips, while the US cotton harvest reached 79 per cent. ICE cotton futures rose on expectations of a potential Federal Reserve interest rate c

Insights The Hexoskin Medical System has received FDA 510(k) clearance, making it an approved smart shirt for continuous ECG, respiratory, and activity monitoring. Offering a comfortable, long-term Holter alternative, it enables real-world data collection for remote care and clinical trials, supporting chronic disease management, digital biomarker development, and more inclusive decentralised trial models. The Hexoskin Medical System (HMS) has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Dr

Insights The Indian textile industry, led by SIMA, has welcomed the implementation of new labour codes that rationalise 29 laws and strengthen worker protection while easing business compliance. Chairman Durai Palanisamy praised the reforms for supporting Viksit Bharat and helping Indian manufacturers meet global accountability standards, especially ahead of FTAs with the EU and US. The Indian textile industry has welcomed the country’s labour law reforms. The Southern India Mills&rsquo

Insights Rieter plans a new Group structure from January 1, 2026, ahead of its planned acquisition of OC Oerlikon's Barmag Division. Machines & Systems and After Sales will merge into a new Short-Staple Fiber Division led by Alexander Ozbahadir, while Roger Albrecht will lead Components and Technology. After closing, the Man-Made Fiber Division joins under Georg Stausberg. The planned acquisition of the “Barmag” Division of OC Oerlikon will create the leading system provider w

Insights Mexico has announced a $6.5-billion initiative to modernise the domestic textile and footwear industries. The plan seeks to improve productivity, formalise employment and integrate traditional sectors into modern supply chains. Through a pact with Spanish multinational financial services firm BBVA and state-owned Nacional Financiera, the plan will boost the competitiveness of SMEs in the sectors. Mexico has announced an initiative worth 120 billion pesos (~$6.5 billion) to modernise

Insights UK manufacturing output saw its steepest fall since August 2020 in the three months to November, with a -30 per cent balance and declines across most sub-sectors, as per the CBI. Order books stayed weak, export orders remained well below average, and selling price expectations eased. Ben Jones warned that Budget uncertainty is delaying demand and urged targeted support to boost competitiveness. UK’s manufacturing sector recorded its sharpest decline in output volumes since Augu