The Archive · 1924

Piece Goods

Indent business has remained very depressed. Here and there a gestion of interest has been noticeable and a limited amount of buying has been done for Szechuan, but opinions do not agree as to the attractiveness of the prices. In most cases, it is said, dealers will not even worry to' make their customary daily calls. Medium Whites and imitation Venetians are enjoying a measure of popularity. More inquiries have been made on behalf of the Yangtze and northern ports, leading to hopes of something being done there.

Cotton, Yarn, ete.

China Cotton—The week has been marked by extensive speculation the market has shown itself very sensitive, sellers being desideedly nective on account of the reports. Yesterday's closing quotations on the Chinese Cotton Goods Exchange were:—July, 46.60; August, 46.55; September, ' 41.65; October, 38.66;

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