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Market very firm. An exceptional result under the current circumstances. COMMENT Despite the general concern from a cautious Chinese market and our reliance on it, all types and descriptions were keenly sought today. FLEECE All 15.5 / 16.0 micron very firm Best 16.5 / 19.0 micron 1% dearer Good to average types 16.5 / 19.5 […]
Comment The wool market closed on a much more positive tone after uncertainty on day one due to confusion on trade with China was sparked by the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Large grower withdrawals and passed in rates eventually helped to lead a recovery. There remains enough short term demand to cover the reduced volume […]
Market cheaper. Very strong grower resistance to sell. This encouraged a better market performance than what could potentially have materialised. COMMENT Italian types remain keenly sought after. Some better lots with NM status tending slight dearer. Approximately half of the fleece offering was passed in as they failed to meet grower asking prices. FLEECE Best […]
Comment Following last week’s dramatic opening and expectations of a 60,000-bale sale, the result this week was very encouraging. The opening prices in Melbourne settled at values ex Fremantle from the Thursday prior. Sydney prices more or less fell into line with that level and stayed around that basis over both sale days. The better […]
A positive market despite the large national offering. COMMENT Growers continued to pass wool in if the price didn’t meet their expectation. A more mature performance as all better wool’s were gently upwards today. FLEECE Better specification 18.0 and finer very firm in a limited selection. Best 18.5 / 21.0 micron 1% dearer Tender and […]
A good market in a large offering. Prices stabilised around Melbourne levels and then the tone improved a little. COMMENT Market compared to Melbourne 21/01. Good fine tending dearer others relatively unchanged. FLEECE Best fine very firm and remain around the same level of last Wednesday. Good 18.5 micron and finer par to 1% dearer, […]
Comment Very welcome rain is currently falling over much of Eastern Australia including both drought and fire affected regions. They are recording good steady rain falls that is expected to last for a few days. This is extremely good news for our country friends and fire fighters alike and we wish them all well. Added […]
Market generally firm. COMMENT Good general market around the same basis with some minor adjustments. FLEECE Ultrafine – 14.0/14.5 micron keenly sought after. 15.5 / 17.0 micron all 1% dearer 17.5 / 18.5 micron unchanged 19.0 / 20.0 micron buyers favour – par to 1% easier. 20.5 / 21.5 micron firm. SKIRTINGS Very firm. OPEN […]
Market advances significantly. COMMENT As expected, prices opened dearer across the board following the lead from South Africa last week. Steady interest from Chinese customers over the recess was the reason. FLEECE Opened 5% dearer but settled to be around 4% dearer across all types. SKIRTINGS Similar to the fleece. Closed approximately 4% dearer for […]
Comment Very welcome rain is currently falling over much of Eastern Australia including both drought and fire affected regions. They are recording good steady rain falls that is expected to last for a few days. This is extremely good news for our country friends and fire fighters alike and we wish them all well. Added […]