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Comment The wool market this week has offered some interesting scenarios. Finishing the week in very positive territory driven by good demand in merino combing types, both European and Chinese. A volatile currency assisted this week with global financial developments and how this will influence the AUD against other major currencies will be interesting to […]
COMMENT The market closed in very positive territory today with all sectors active. FLEECE Best 18.5 micron and finer 2% dearer. Selected clips 17.5 micron and finer extreme in limited supply. Good 18.5 micron and finer 1% to 2% dearer. All 19.0 to 21.5 micron good specification 2% dearer, good to average specification 1% dearer. […]
Comment Certified wool stands out again this week, achieving healthy incentives when compared to the rest of the market in keen demand from all sectors. Another outstanding week it was in the wool market. Volatile currency, large offering, which in some cases was very disappointing from a quality point of view, making it difficult for […]
Comment The wool market resilience continues despite all the factors that have been mentioned in previous weeks pertaining to shipping, containerization and cash flow problems. Everybody in the industry is working tirelessly to resolve all the issues, but unfortunately it is a slow burn. Lets not let that detract from a positive wool market driven […]
COMMENT Market finishes prior to the recess in positive territory for certified RWS, AUTH, NM/CM wool. Strong demand for FNF wool still remains, whilst higher VM wools were irregular this week. FLEECE All descriptions 21.5 micron and finer low VM generally unchanged. All others generally 1% easier. SKIRTINGS Better light fault types Firm. All others […]
COMMENT Market reacts positively, especially low fault, best style in keen demand. FLEECE All descriptions 21.5 micron and finer low VM 0.5/1.0% dearer. All others generally unchanged. SKIRTINGS Better light fault types 0.5/1.0 % dearer. All others generally unchanged OPEN TOP Par to 1% dearer.
COMMENT RWS, NM/CM certified wool in keen demand today with all sectors active. The full range of Chinese style fleece also showing improvement with the A$ slightly lower today. FLEECE Best style/strength 19.5 micron and finer 1-2% dearer. All others sellers favour. SKIRTINGS All descriptions 1-2% easier in poor style offering. OPEN TOP All opentop […]
COMMENT Wool market resolve is amazing with all sectors active. FLEECE All descriptions generally 0.5 to 1% dearer in keen competition. SKIRTINGS All descriptions 0.5 to1% dearer. OPEN TOP All opentop generally unchanged in limited selection.
COMMENT VM still playing a part in shaping the resolve of the market with FNF (Free or nearly Free) wools attracting heavy competition, whilst heavy VM is discounted. FLEECE Best style/strength FNF keenly sought in keen competition. All others 1-2% easier. SKIRTINGS All descriptions 1-2% easier. OPEN TOP All opentop par to 1% easier.
COMMENT Higher currency does not deter the market from a positive finish. FLEECE All fleece light VM finished firm. SKIRTINGS All skirts FNF were firm. OPEN TOP All opentop firm.