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Comment The market held up quite well this week despite a strong rally in the currency, the Chinese indent buyers keep accumulating there regular volumes. With better than expected economic data out of China as they released a stimulus package helping consumers gain a little more confidence. Also good news of the week was an […]
COMMENT. Market struggling to hold ground as the currency strengthens. FLEECE Best style/spec wools 1% easier in good competition. All China spec/style also 1% easier. SKIRTINGS Low VM skirtings fully firm. OPEN TOP All descriptions fully firm.
Comment Day 1 of this weeks market started very positively with all sectors active. Grower resistance helping shape the market with approx. 20% withdrawn, leaving a low passed in rate on the balance of wool to be sold. Day 2 was a little bit subdued and back to reality as we saw prices return to […]
COMMENT. The market settled a little today finishing the day fully firm. High quality still a min focus for some. FLEECE All better specification/style wools finished fully firm. All other descriptions par to 0.5% easier. SKIRTINGS Low VM skirtings firm to 0.5% dearer. OPEN TOP All descriptions firm in limited selection.
Comment A return to better prices this week, again led by currency fluctuations and a consistent intent by the Chinese indent buyers who take these opportunities to keep accumulating volume. Certified wool showed signs of improvement again, in particular well prepared stylish wool clips were well support by the Italian sector. Indian indent are just […]
COMMENT. A slightly lower currency and a smaller than expected offering assisted the market to finish in positive territory today. FLEECE All fleece with Low VM finished the day 1% dearer in keen competition. All other descriptions finished 0.5% dearer. SKIRTINGS Good low VM skirtings 1% dearer in keen competition. OPEN TOP All descriptions firm […]
COMMENT. A generous offering of certified wool rallied with good widespread support. A much improved tone overall with all sectors active. FLEECE Best style and specification wools well supported finishing the day 1% dearer in good competition. All other descriptions 16.5- 21.5 mic up to 0.5% dearer. SKIRTINGS Good low VM skirtings fully firm, with […]
COMMENT. Currency continues to affect the market daily. Slow demand also having an impact. Chinese indent buying continues to support the market. FLEECE Few Best style/strength par to 1% easier. China 16.5/17.5 micron up to 2% easier China 18/19.5 micron 1.5% easier China 20/21.5 micron 1% easier SKIRTINGS Best low VM skirtings fully firm. Others […]
COMMENT. Currency stable today. Best style/strength Firm. Certified wool sold well in keen competition. FLEECE Best style/strength well supported fully firm. All China descriptions par to 1% easier at the close. SKIRTINGS Best low VM skirtings fully firm. OPEN TOP All 1% dearer in keen competition.
COMMENT Sales resume after the 3 week recess showing a firm tone despite the wild currency movement in the past weeks.. FLEECE Few Best style well supported sellers favour. All China descriptions: 16-17.5 mic 0.5% easier at the close.. 18mic and coarser basically unchanged. SKIRTINGS Best low VM skirtings sellers favour. OPEN TOP Generally unchanged […]