EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

The market was lackluster in the early stages with 185 finer a touch easier and 19 broader unchanged, however after the lunch break everything became a little harder to buy with increased competition.

FLEECE

Small best fine dearer in extreme competition led by European interests.

18.5 micron and finer firm unchanged at the close.

19 micron and broader par to 1% dearer at the close..

SKIRTINGS

Best style FNF fully firm.

All others par to 1% easier.

OPEN TOP

Par to 1% easier.