KARACHI: Trading activity at the cotton market remained moderate, as more than 2,700 bales changed hands. The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) spot rate remained intact at Rs 7,600 per maund. Spinners bought cotton of all qualities during the trading session. Better grades of lint fetched premium price at around Rs 7,725 per maund while second grade of lint changed hands at Rs 7,475 per maund. Fearing shortage of quality cotton, spinners indulged in forward deals buying. Quality issues have been keeping spinners on their toes. Cotton prices on ready deals also moved higher and touched Rs 7,675 per maund. Physical market prices remained between Rs 6,975 per maund and Rs 7,850 per maund. Ginneries in Sindh had geared up their activities in order to meet the growing demand of cotton. Cotton prices were expected to be stable in open market on demand. New York July Futures 2018 contract closed at 84 cents per pound and October Futures 2018 contract closed at 84.06 cents per pound. Cotlook A Index closed at 92 cents per pound. Published in Daily Times, June 23rd 2018.