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MerchantDespite a challenging climate, today’s merchants are evolving to stay afloat. Take a look at what they have to say about surviving in today’s industry.India Won't Lift Cotton Export BanAnand Sharma, India's textile and commerce minister, announced on Monday, April 9, that India will not permit additional cotton exports until an undisclosed future date.USDA Revises Global Stocks UpwardThe USDA’s April supply and demand report sent the market lower when it made major historical revisions and "found" almost 3.5 million bales in its database for India.The Cotton Board: Prices Unlikely to Gain in Coming MonthsThe combination of higher ending stocks, and a lower world consumption figure (down 980,000 bales to 107.7 million), caused the stocks-to-use ratio to increase by 4% this month.ITMF President Bashir Mohammad Calls for Collaborative SolutionsKeynote speaker at the Cotton International 2012 Global Summit looks to this forum to pave the way to the future.China’s Purchases Offset Bearish USDA ReportThe recent USDA report had a negative effect on global cotton prices, but some analysts believe the negativity is unwarranted due to continued purchasing from China.Zimbabwe Growers to Rely on Seed Cotton for IncomeAn increase in global cotton production might be driving prices down, but growers in Zimbabwe can still profit from selling seed cotton, which offers timely payments.Shifting Focus from Market Share to TechnologyWorld Industry Views: CCAComplexity Puts Emphasis on Risk ManagementCountry Reports: United KingdomTomorrow’s Leaders Are Already HereCountry Reports: ICA Complete CottonMarket Requires a New, or Improved, ExchangeCountry Reports: TurkeyCrises Often Lead to OpportunitiesCountry Reports: Southeast Asia Region |
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