The A-Index is the "world price" of cotton.
This is the price of Color 31, Staple 35 cotton delivered to northern Europe.
This price is quoted daily.
The A-Index is used for calculating the Adjusted
World Price (AWP) and Loan Deficiency Payment (LDP). The daily A-Index is averaged
or the week (Friday thru Thursday) and this average is used to calculate the AWP
and LDP in effect for the following week (Friday thru Thursday).
Last Week's Average A-Index
42.10
This Week's Daily A-Index
| Friday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | |
| Date | 04/05/02 | 04/08/02 | 04/09/02 | 04/10/02 | 04/11/02 |
| Daily (Cents/Lb) | 42.10 | 42.10 | 41.95 | 41.80 | 42.30 |
| This Week's Avg To Date | 42.05 | ||||
| Change From Last Week | - 0.05 |
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This Week's LDP or Loan Gain |
Next Week's LDP or Loan Gain |
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| Average A-Index (3/29-4/4) | 42.10 | Average A-Index (4/5-11) | 42.05 |
| Adjustment | 14.09 | Adjustment | 14.09 |
| AWP | 28.01 | AWP | 27.96 |
| LDP or Gain (4/5-11) | 23.91 | LDP or Gain (4/12-18) | 23.96 |
| Change From Last Week | +0.05 | ||