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COMMENT A positive upward rally today with a volatile A$ and good selling overnight encouraged traders and indent buyers to acquire volume. 18.5 micron and finer were at there strongest point at the end of the day in spirited competition. FLEECE Best Certified Italian specification 15.5 / 18.5 2-3% dearer today in keen demand. All […]
COMMENT High quality certified wool with Euro specification stole the show today as exporters accumulate quantity in a small daily offering. FLEECE Best Certified Italian specification 15.5 / 18.5 1-2% dearer today in keen demand. All China spec finished the day up to 1% dearer. Average/Inferior style also finished the day in positive territory. SKIRTINGS […]
Comment A short term rally in the currency this week had a definite dampening effect on the market with most categories finishing the week marginally weaker. High quality certified wools went against this trend again this week as buyers and traders search for quality product to meet clients demands. As we move toward a three […]
COMMENT A positive rebound in the market today with fine merino in keen demand taking the market into positive territory, whilst broad merino not so popular today finishing the day slightly easier. FLEECE Best Italian specification 17.5 / 18.5 1% dearer today in keen demand. China spec 19 micron and finer firm tending sellers favor. […]
COMMENT Subtle differences between Melbourne and Sydney markets today due to style and selection as the markets align. FLEECE Best specification 16.0 / 18.5 1% easier in limited selection. 19 micron and broader generally par to 0.5% easier. SKIRTINGS Best 17.5 micron Par to 1% dearer in strong competition. All other descriptions Generally Firm. OPEN […]
Comment The short term market rally we spoke of 2 weeks ago has certainly kicked in with another positive week finishing 1.5% higher than last week. A surge in local demand in China has had a positive affect on our market. This week was the last designated superfine merino wool sale until Feb/Mar 2024, which […]
Comment Despite Europe being relatively quiet at the moment we are still seeing good potential in the high quality certified arena sub 15 micron and standard Euro types 17/18/19 micron this week.The Authentico index values remain very stable. All other micron categories traded evenly this week with general support from all sectors. The stronger currency […]
COMMENT High quality spinners style fine wool 17.5 micron and finer attracts keen competition today. All other categories generally firm. FLEECE Best spinners style 17.5 micron and finer keenly sought finishing 1% dearer. Good style and spec 18 micron and broader generally unchanged. Average / Inferior par to 1% easier. SKIRTINGS Best style Firm. All […]
Comment Another week of positive activity finishing the week unchanged across a wise range of micron categories. Chinese indent purchase remain consistent along with slow and steady demand out of Europe, India and Japan. As a result we are seeing low risk in price parameters as clearance rates remain higher than average and growers meet […]
Comment A very positive week in the wool market this week where we saw active trading from Europe and China with some weakness in the currency, all played a part in healthy gains across a wide range of merino types. High quality certified wools were again in the spot light attracting the most significant gains […]