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Comment Week 30 wool sales continued to improve however less excited than the opening week. Strong buying and trading drove the market to new levels not seen for many months/years, giving some encouragement as farmers have had to grapple with extreme drought and fire conditions during the Australian summer. Improved demand out of China helped […]
Comment The final selling week of the year finished with a positive tone without any real advancement. The EMI has finished approx. the same as last week, whilst all sectors were active which feels like a great starting point for improvement in the new year. Certified wool still remains the shining light of encouragement to […]
COMMENT. Market starts the week positively. FLEECE All descriptions up to 1% dearer for 16.5/21.5 micron SKIRTINGS All descriptions up to 1% dearer in strong competition. OPEN TOP All descriptions very firm.
COMMENT. Market starts the week positively with all sectors active. FLEECE Best style and specification very firm. Selected lots 1% dearer. China styles 15.5/16.5 micron 1% easier with tender types most affected. 17.5/18.5 micron generally unchanged. 19.5/21.5 micron 1% dearer in limited supply. SKIRTINGS All descriptions 1-2% dearer in strong competition. OPEN TOP All descriptions […]
COMMENT. Market finished the week in a generally positive manner. Best style in keen demand. FLEECE Best style and specification very firm. Selected lots 1% dearer. Others 18.5 micron and finer generally firm. 19.0 and broader 1% easier SKIRTINGS Best FNF skirtings up to 2% dearer. OPEN TOP All descriptions umchanged.
COMMENT. Market continues its upward trend finishing the day 4-5% higher in strong demand. FLEECE Best Style Fleece 16.5/18.0 mic 4% dearer. All descriptions 185/20 mic 3% dearer. All descriptions 20.5/21.5 mic 2-3% dearer. All China fleece types 2-3% dearer. SKIRTINGS Best FNF skirtings 4% dearer in very strong competition. OPEN TOP All descriptions 2-3 […]
COMMENT. Market continues its upward trend finishing the day 4-5% higher in strong demand. FLEECE All descriptions 16.5/17.5mic 5% dearer. All descriptions 18/20 mic 4% dearer. All descriptions 20.5/21.5 mic 3-4% dearer. SKIRTINGS FNF skirtings 4% dearer in very strong competition. OPEN TOP All descriptions 2-3 % dearer in limited selection.
COMMENT. Market continues its upward trend finishing the day 3-4% higher in strong demand. FLEECE All descriptions 16.5/17.5mic 4% dearer. All descriptions 18/18.5 mic 3% dearer. All descriptions 19/21.5 mic 2-3% dearer. SKIRTINGS FNF skirtings 2-3% dearer in very strong competition. OPEN TOP All descriptions 2 % dearer in limited selection.
COMMENT. Biggest single day rise in 12 months has the market closing in positive territory. FLEECE All descriptions 16.5/17.5mic 6% dearer in keen competition. All descriptions 18/18.5 mic 5.5% dearer. All descriptions 19/21.5 mic 5% dearer. SKIRTINGS FNF skirtings 4% dearer in very strong competition. OPEN TOP All descriptions 3 % dearer in limited selection.
COMMENT. Slightly weaker currency aided a positive result today with the market improving 2% overall. FLEECE All descriptions 16.5/17.5 mic 2-3% dearer. All descriptions 18 mic and broader 1-1.5% dearer. SKIRTINGS All skirtings a full 1% dearer. OPEN TOP All descriptions 1% dearer.