Silk—The slump in Japan has continued, and all other markets are practically nominal in conse-
.—In sesamum seed there is no business to report. Prices are quoted steadily locally, but they are purely nominal. Besides the effect of the low value of the frane and lira and the embargo on certain imports into Italy and France, both large consumers normally, the present uncertain condition of exchange is hampering business generally.
Hides—In cow hides there is no business to report, but there have been small transactions in buffalo hides. The local market for hides keeps steady, dealers sticking to their own price ideas and refusing to follow the Home markets.
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