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Market dearer. Strong upward trend. COMMENT Far more confident tone from predominantly Chinese interests. All types and conditions keenly sought. FLEECE 15.0 / 15.5 micron 2 to 3% dearer 16.0 / 20.5 micron 2% dearer 21.0 / 21.5 micron 1 to 2% dearer SKIRTINGS 1 to 2% dearer OPEN TOP Nominally 1 to 2% dearer. […]
Comment There was welcome interest from the local traders with small but more consistent interest coming from China. We’re pleased that the band that the market is reacting within is now much smaller compared to last month. The better types and the most inferior types were the least affected as the typical Chinese qualities were […]
Market stronger again. COMMENT Melbourne sold in isolation. FLEECE 17.0 micron and finer 1 to 2% dearer in strong competition. 16.0/16.5 micron most affected All others 1% dearer SKIRTINGS 1% dearer OPEN TOP 1% dearer
The market was around 1% dearer on average. COMMENT Fine wool keenly sought after in a smaller offering. FLEECE All descriptions 1% dearer with 16.5 micron and finer most affected. SKIRTINGS 1.5% dearer with 16.5 micron and finer most affected, following the same pattern as the fleece. OPEN TOP Nominally 1 to 2% dearer.
Comment Most market reports will alert to continued volatility this week but we are of the opinion that the better prepared clips, particularly those with NM or CM status, remain much more stable. We found only a small movement in our Authentico index’s this week, all moving between 0.3 and 1% up or down. There […]
Around 1% dearer in a more positive market tone. COMMENT Very firm start but the market was dearer as the sale progressed. FLEECE 15.0 / 16.0 micron 1% dearer 16.5 / 17.0 micron fully firm 17.5 / 21.5 micron 1% dearer SKIRTINGS Sellers favour OPEN TOP Slightly dearer
Stylish superfine well supported, others easier. COMMENT Most descriptions were up to 2% easier today. FLEECE 15.0 / 15.5 micron 1% dearer in a suitable selection. NM most affected. 16.0 micron 1% easier. 16.5 / 21.5 micron 2% easier. SKIRTINGS 1 to 2% easier. OPEN TOP 1 to 2% easier.
Comment Activity was clearly more focused on the Chinese specification types this week. The largest percentage change was on the tender and more average performing wool types. These are usually the first to react in any market change and typically are the most volatile. Our better types for our Italian weaver clients were generally very […]
Market trending a little dearer again. COMMENT Another very good sale. Prices marginally dearer across the board. FLEECE Best style, length and strength 19.0 micron and finer fully firm. Good specification 20.0 micron and finer 1% dearer, 20.5 / 21.5 micron 1.5% dearer. Inferior / tender wool 1% dearer. SKIRTINGS Better skirtings up to 1% […]
Market dearer but in a much more sensible and orderly fashion. COMMENT Chinese inferior qualities most affected. FLEECE Best 16.5 micron and finer 1% dearer. Best 17.0 / 19.5 micron fully firm. Good / average specification- 18.5 micron and finer up to 1% dearer, finest most affected. 19.0 / 21.5 micron 1.5% dearer. Inferior / […]