The home markets are quiet.
RAW SILK.—The feature of the week has been the smart decline in tael prices but the rapid rise in Exchange has to a large extent counteracted the decline as regards sterling costs.
The market closes steadier at the decline, whilst Exchange is strong and looks like continuing, so until after Chinese New Year, owing to the scarcity of money—seldom before has the stringency of money been so acute as at present.
YELLOW SILK.—Very little business doing, prices have declined.
HAND FILATURES.—A few small settlements to report, at prices given below.
STEAM FILATURES.—The rapid rise in Exchange has prevented business to any extent.
WASTE SILK.—No business doing, supplies practically nil.
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