(RTTNews) - The Singapore stock market has moved higher in six straight sessions, adding almost 155 points or 3.6 percent along the way. The Straits Times Index now sits just above the 4,420-point plateau although investors may lock in gains on Tuesday. The global forecast for the Asian markets is mixed to lower, with support

Cotton futures are posting mostly weaker trade on Monday, with losses of 11 to 15 points, and soon to expire October up 21 points. The US dollar index is back up $0.410 on Monday to $97.825, with crude oil extending the recent bounce, up $0.96/barrel. The October 3 online auction from The Seam showed 240 sales

Cotton futures closed the Monday session with contracts down 10 to 16 points in the front months. The US dollar index was back up $0.380 on Monday to $97.795, with crude oil extending the recent bounce, up $0.85/barrel. The October 3 online auction from The Seam showed 240 sales at an average price of 62.30 cents/lb.

Corn futures rounded out the Monday trade with contracts up 2 to 3 cents across most contracts, as futures firmed up into the close.    Export Inspections data showed 1.6 MMT (62.99 mbu) of corn shipped in the week that ended on October 2, which was an increase of 3.94% from the week prior and