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COMMENT Market dearer. Chinese specification types were those most keenly sought after. FLEECE Selected choice superfine types with full certification sold well above market averages to Italian interests. Best European types 16.5 / 18.5 micron 1% dearer Chinese specification – 18.0 micron and finer 1 – 2% dearer 18.5 / 20.5 micron 2 – 3 […]
Comment Wool auction values have begun the new selling season strongly with prices improving substantially. The volume offered was not as great as anticipated and exporters appeared to be accumulating purchases for prompt shipment. The competition came from the larger Chinese topmakers, and all Chinese types and descriptions were dearer. The European types were less […]
Comment Falling prices has placed more uncertainty in the market with many waiting for clearer signals of a steading in prices. While most types and descriptions continue to ease, many are waiting while they choose to drive down old stocks rather than to make new contracts. This would most likely create some opportunities for those […]
COMMENT The market steadied today as the AUD softened. A much better market tone when compared to yesterday. FLEECE Selected best lots 1% easier. Chinese specification VM 1.0 all 0.5% dearer from 16.5 / 20.0 micron Other types and descriptions unchanged. SKIRTINGS 16.5 / 17.0 micron 2% easier 17.5 / 18.5 micron 1% easier 19.0 […]
COMMENT The market continues cheaper and being heavily influenced by the stronger AUD against the USD. FLEECE 16.5 /17.0 micron 3 to 4% easier 17.5 / 18.5 micron 2 to 3% easier 19.5 to 20.5 micron 1 to 2% easier SKIRTINGS A full 1% easier with the lighter fault least affected. OPEN TOP 1% easier. […]
COMMENT Market easier. Large volume of more inferior fine wool types were the most affected. FLEECE Very nominal offering of European style and quality types, 1 to 2% easier. Others – 16.5 / 17.5 micron 3% easier. 18.5 micron 2% easier. 19.5 / 21.0 micron 1 to 2% easier. SKIRTINGS Better lots 1% easier. Others […]
COMMENT Not a lot of change in the market today. FLEECE Best fleece, low VM fully firm. Others irregular and par to 1% easier. SKIRTINGS 16.5 / 17.5 micron fully firm and well supported 18.5 / 19.5 micron 1% easier OPEN TOP Unchanged in a limited selection.
Comment The Australian dollar appreciated against the USD following an increase to local interest rates. This factor accounted for the greatest part of the easing market. Growers again have shown their resistance to sell into a falling market. They passed in 25% of the national offering. However, just under 33,000 bales were still sold to […]
COMMENT Market cheaper in a very poor and limited selection. The market was heavily influenced by this poor offering. FLEECE All fleece generally 1 to 1.5% cheaper with the few bales of low VM fleece being least affected. SKIRTINGS 1% easier OPEN TOP 1% easier
Comment With consumer confidence growing in China, we saw a very positive market this week with indent and greasy traders all active. Despite what appears to be a quiet patch in both Europe and Japan the market remains robust, even with quite large volumes on offer. India still approaching the market with caution as the […]