EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Market a little less extreme and settled around 2% cheaper.

COMMENT

It was not expected that the extraordinary performance of yesterday could be maintained. The market settled around 2% below, but competition remained strong to the end. If anything, it improved a little towards the close.

FLEECE

2% easier.

Best fine fleece were least affected and tender fleece were most affected.

SKIRTINGS

2% easier with the exception of 17.5 micron which were just slightly easier.

OPEN TOP

Fine open top firm, others 1% easier.