EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

COMMENT

Market remains positive despite gloomy talk from traders. European interests keenly targeting high quality certified wool clips in the superfine range. Chinese indents follow the market cautiously taking advantage of currency volatility.

FLEECE

Best fine 17 micron and finer attract keen competition.

18/195 micron par to 1% dearer.

20/215 micron generally firm.

SKIRTINGS

Best light fault types 1% dearer, others more irregular.

OPEN TOP

Generally very firm in a limited selection.