Month: May 2025

Emerging Currencies: April 2025 (Monthly)

April 2025 saw the US dollar weaken sharply on trade tensions, the euro surge, and most emerging currencies hold steady or slip modestly, with the Turkish lira standing out as the weakest performer. Our monthly statistical report presents a comprehensive overview of currency values in low-income nations relative to the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pakistani rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the past five years.
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Cotton Prices on International and Domestic Markets (Weekly)

Global cotton markets steadied last week as New York futures surged on the unwinding of short positions and technical buying, while China’s holiday pause signaled possible price weakness ahead, and global trade braced for the impact of looming U.S. tariffs despite resilient markets in India and Pakistan. This report examines the factors contributing to this trend, offering an in-depth analysis of cotton futures markets in New York and China, alongside international price movements by origin. The report also evaluates the domestic cotton markets in key producing and consuming nations, including China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Brazil. For further research and insight, daily and historical data are available for download, providing a valuable resource for stakeholders in the cotton industry.
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Cashmere Fiber and Yarn Prices (Monthly)

The cashmere market is under mounting pressure from falling prices, weakening EU demand, and looming tariffs, with exporters likely to pivot toward high-end and semi-finished products to cushion the expected impact on lower-end goods. Our report offers an overall picture of short-term and long-term trends in the cashmere market, including China's exports of fibers, with details on volume, value, and unit prices. Additionally, Italy's cashmere imports from China have been displayed. Historical data covering the last two years for China and five years for Italy are available for download.
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Textile Fiber Price Comparison (Weekly)

Natural fibers held steady this week, while synthetic fibers continued to weaken due to poor demand and oversupply. Our weekly report provides a detailed analysis of benchmark indicators within the textile fiber market. The report includes comparisons between cotton, polyester, viscose, nylon, wool, and acrylic, with prices displayed in US dollars per kilogram. Additionally, price indices are featured to offer a comparative view of the various fibers.
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Wool Prices In Australia and South Africa (Weekly)

Wool prices fell in Australia back from Easter recess as China buys less over the surge in US tariffs on its apparel. This report provides a detailed analysis of wool prices in both Australia and South Africa, covering a wide range of micron types. Prices are presented in Australian Dollars (AUD), US Dollars (USD), and Euros (EUR). Historical data spanning the past decade is also available for download. Additionally, Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) prices are accessible for South African markets.
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