FREMANTLE MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

Fleece up to 30 cents cheaper, skirtings 30-40 cents cheaper and open tops 20 cents cheaper.

FLEECE

The fleece market drifted another 30 cents cheaper today. Initially better tested wools remained firm but towards the end of the day they also came back 20-30 cents.

Fleece had a passed-in rate of 15.7%.

SKIRTINGS

Skirtings were generally 30-40 cents cheaper.

OPEN TOP

17.5u and finer open tops were firm, while 18.5u and broader were 25 cents cheaper.