The home markets are firm. Gold Kiling is quoted in Lyons at Fes. 34.
RAW SILK.—Our market is strong, but quiet. Business is checked by the advance in prices and also by the higher rates -of Exchange now ruling. i a eas YELLOW SILKS.—Stocks are small and holders are firm.
HAND FILATURES.—A few settlements of grant reels are reported at a considerable advance on last rates and the stock is now almost exhausted. The higher prices asked for ordinary reels prevents business for Europe.
STEAM FILATURES.—The enquiry is principally for Europe but the firmness of holders together with the higher rates of Exchange keeps business on a small scale.
TOCKS,—Are very small in all classes of Silks and only small arrivals are expected to end of the season, WASTE SILK.—The only transaction reported is a parcel of Shantung B "whole bales" at Tls. 38.
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