![Custody Disputes End as Brad Pitt’s Children Seek to Drop His Surname</TITLE]Following years of legal proceedings, the custody agreement between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has reached its conclusion. Their youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, celebrated their 18th birthday on July 12, 2026, officially marking the end of the former couple’s protracted custody battles.](https://i0.wp.com/stylecaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/why-brad-pitt-angelina-jolie-custody-end.jpeg?w=650&w=1024&resize=1024,1024&ssl=1 "Custody Disputes End as Brad Pitt’s Children Seek to Drop His Surname</TITLE]Following years of legal proceedings, the custody agreement between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has reached its conclusion. Their youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, celebrated their 18th birthday on July 12, 2026, officially marking the end of the former couple’s protracted custody battles.")
Cotton futures rose between 14 and 26 points in early Wednesday trading. After sliding 23 to 74 points on Tuesday despite a midday recovery, the contracts rebounded. Meanwhile, crude oil gained $1.69, and the U.S. dollar index added $0.325.
The Monday afternoon Crop Progress report indicated that 60% of the U.S. cotton crop had reached the squaring stage as of Sunday, running 1% ahead of the typical schedule. An additional 22% were setting bolls, which aligns with the five‑year average pace. Overall condition ratings stood at 44% good to excellent, a 2‑point decline from the previous week. The Brugler500 index slipped one point to 331. In Texas, crop ratings fell seven points weekly, while Georgia’s ratings improved by two points.
The Cotlook A Index remained flat at 90.70 cents per pound on July 13. ICE certified cotton stocks decreased by 5,842 bales on July 13 due to decertification, leaving the certified inventory at 121,258 bales. The Adjusted World Price rebounded 92 points in the past week to 62.86 cents per pound.
The October 2026 cotton contract closed at 79.6, down 23 points, and is currently up 26 points.
The December 2026 cotton contract closed at 80.87, down 64 points, and is currently up 16 points.
The March 2027 cotton contract closed at 82.23, down 70 points, and is currently up 17 points.
