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Cotton prices tumble as Brazil’s exports surge
The price of cotton has tumbled as growing competition between the world’s biggest producers drives up supply while cost-conscious shoppers seek out clothes made out of cheaper fabrics. ICE cotton futures fell below $0.69 a pound this month, the lowest …