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Monthly Economic Letter: April 2019

April 10, 2019

Benchmark prices either increased or were stable over the past month. Prices for the May NY futures contract increased, climbing from levels near 75 cents/lb in mid-March to those near 79 cents/lb recently.

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Executive Cotton Update: April 2019

April 9, 2019

Following a meeting of Federal Reserve officials last month, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said that U.S. fundamentals were strong and that the economy was “in a good place." Nonetheless, Federal Reserve forecasts for U.S. GDP growth were lowered, with the projection for 2019 dropping from 2.3% (December forecast) to 2.1%.

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JOHNSON’S® Creates CottonTouch™ Line for Newborns

March 21, 2019

The CottonTouch™ newborn face and body lotion infuses real cotton and provides moisturization that absorbs fast, lasts for 24 hours, and leaves baby’s skin incredibly soft. JOHNSON’S® created a new formula that includes cotton fiber that sits on the surface...

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Lilly Pulitzer Adopts TransDRY® Technology

March 18, 2019

Lilly Pulitzer’s Meredith Golf Polo now features TransDRY® technology to wick and spread moisture away from the skin. The TransDRY® technology helps to keep the wearer cool and dry – a perfect combination for the fairway. Lilly Pulitzer introduced their...

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Executive Cotton Update: March 2019

March 12, 2019

Due to the partial government shutdown, there was a delay in the release of figures for U.S. GDP growth (fourth quarter estimates and 2018 calendar year estimates). Numbers initially scheduled to be released in late January were released in late February.

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