EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT - The Schneider Group

COMMENT.

A generally more positive market tone across all types. Sydney and Melbourne quotes move more in line. The Melbourne market was a little dearer than Sydney today.

FLEECE

All better specification 16.0 to 18.0 micron a full 1% dearer with Italian interests dominating. 17.5 micron most affected.

All other descriptions par to 0.5% dearer (Melbourne most affected).

SKIRTINGS

Generally, sellers favour. Selected lines with low VM were keenly sought after and tended dearer.

OPEN TOP

All descriptions very firm in a limited offering.