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Comment With the current global volatility around currency exchange rates, it’s not surprising that the wool market might be subjected to similar volatility with our market heavily influenced by the AUD/USD exchange rates. Prices eased on Tuesday but the better wools with higher yield and lower VM were still in good demand. As the selection […]
Comment It was somewhat of a stabilising market trend this week. The Sydney and Fremantle sales which sold in isolation on Tuesday were probably a little stronger than what was expected and this resulted in prices finding a level on Wednesday with all centres leveling out. The final result on Thursday, with generally unchanged levels […]
Comment The Chinese New Year recess has provided the market with a timely increase in demand. The market this week finished in positive territory across the board, with all sectors active. The Chinese topmakers led the charge despite a positive increase in the currency, did little to dampen the enthusiasm. Add to this the European […]
COMMENT. Minor movement up and down as the AUD remains strong against the USD. FLEECE Best style and specification tending 1% dearer for all microns Others 16.5 micron and finer 1% easier 17.5 micron unchanged 18.5 / 19.0 micron 1% dearer 19.5 / 21.0 micron unchanged. SKIRTINGS Good skirtings up to 1% dearer. OPEN TOP […]
Comment The increased value of the Australian dollar against a weakening USD was the main focus this week. A change of around 3.4% in value. Early indications were that we should expect an unchanged market in USD, pointing to a drop in local prices of around 3% and in line with the currency exchange rates. […]
Comment Sales have opened for 2026 in incredible fashion. Prices were expected to open around 50 dearer but from the opening bid, it was double that. Supply remains limited, we keep saying this. This is surely having a much greater influence on the market trend than most expect and resulting in extreme volatility. The interest […]
Comment All types and descriptions were keenly sought after this week, but it was the better specification, higher yielding types that are attracting the most interest. The market trended upwards each day, with the bulk of the offering most suitable for the Chinese market. The carding market and skirtings are also selling well, and this […]
Comment The more positive market sentiment has continued with increases around 1 to 2% across all types for the week. This was a more mature market reaction and one that is more likely to be maintained. What was most evident in the auction room, was the more confident approach to buying from a wider range […]
COMMENT. Market dearer to close out the week. FLEECE Best style and specification 2% dearer for 15.5/18.5 micron All other descriptions a full 1% dearer and trending dearer as the sale progressed. SKIRTINGS All descriptions 1% dearer in strong competition. OPEN TOP All descriptions very firm.
Comment Prices have consolidated slightly below the levels achieved after last week’s very positive sentiment. Most expected a weaker market, but it performed better than most expectations. Traders are still concerned about limited demand at these levels but the volatility will create more opportunities. The best fine wool is no doubt attracting strong interest from […]