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COMMENT. Market generally another 1% dearer. FLEECE The best wool appears to be best value with Chinese interests dominating, and Europe quiet. All descriptions 1% dearer SKIRTINGS Better skirtings 1% dearer. OPEN TOP 1% dearer in a small offering.
COMMENT. Market dearer, driven initially by a weaker AUD on the exchange rate with the USD. FLEECE Very nominal offering of good European types at this time of the year, and considering the poor seasonal conditions in South Eastern Australia. 16.5 / 19.0 micron 1.5% dearer 19.5/21.0 1% dearer SKIRTINGS All good skirtings finished 1% […]
Comment There was stronger demand from the outset this week, with focus from the Chinese topmakers, Chinese indent orders and trading activity, all contributing to a more positive market. This optimism flowed onto Wednesday’s auction. The smaller offering of European specification lines was not as affected. With only limited availability at this time of the […]
Comment We had a large superfine offering from New Zealand on sale in Melbourne this week. Initially, this might have influenced the easing in prices on 16.5 to 17.5 micron for similar Australian origin wool. However, the majority of the New Zealand offering was RWS certified and to a lesser extent, Authentico certified. However, these […]
COMMENT. Market a little better, all descriptions tending upwards. FLEECE 18.5 to 19.5 micron par to 1% dearer. All other microns very firm to seller’s favour. SKIRTINGS 1% dearer. OPEN TOP Unchanged.
COMMENT. Market dearer. All descriptions a good 1% dearer in a larger and quite stylish offering. FLEECE A better offering when compared to last week. All descriptions 1% dearer, with 19.5 micron most affected. SKIRTINGS 15.5 micron keenly sought after, 2% dearer All other descriptions 1% dearer OPEN TOP 1% dearer.
Comment Australian auctions paused mid-week to recognise the Chinese New Year on Wednesday. The volume on offer was reduced a little with some brokers choosing not to offer big quantities while, potentially, buyer competition from China could have been impacted. The market, however, was positive. Prices were unchanged earlier in the week but gained strong […]
Comment The large offering was expected to put some downwards pressure on auction prices this week. The sales opened a little cautiously, but this could also have been related to the offering. The better types were keenly sought after right from the start and showed very little movement over the week. This is despite the […]
COMMENT. Market firm. Good widespread competition across a wide range of types and descriptions. FLEECE Strong competition has resulted in all types maintaining the higher values achieved yesterday. SKIRTINGS All good skirtings were up to 1% dearer. OPEN TOP All open top continued upwards with another 2% increase today.
Comment There was again very little movement in the market. However, the market sentiment was much more positive on the closing day. All types and descriptions were either very firm or trending upwards with widespread competition. This is despite not a lot of positive news around. There is no doubt that the limited volume on […]