In the morning session, futures prices exhibited a mixed performance across various commodities. Cotton and lithium carbonate futures surged by over 1%, indicating a strong upward momentum. Crude oil and Shanghai silver futures also registered modest gains, albeit less pronounced. Conversely, caustic soda, palm oil, and liquefied petroleum gas futures experienced notable declines of more than 1%, signaling a bearish sentiment in these markets. Meanwhile, short-staple fiber, PTA, and egg futures prices edged lower, reflecting a more subdued trading activity.
