The cotton market opened steady, but July option was relatively heavy on the issuance of seven notices, while other positions advanced on further unwanted rains in the Eastern belt creating fears of increased boll-weevil complaints. Later, "the market advanced on the strength of the stock market and a more fa-yourable view of the labour situation. Finally, the market closed steady, with quotations ranging from 3 to 7 points up compared with the previous final levels.
The rubber market opened easy in sympathy with overseas advices, but finally closed steady on a moderate trade demand. At the last call-over losses of 2 to 3 points were recorded.
Wheat prices in Chicago to-day ruled irregular, with trade buying and short covering being offset by liquidation and unfavourable Canadian crop advices. At the final bell losses of %4 to 1% cents were registered.
The sugar market early advanced on foreign buying and covering, but later prices reacted. partially under liquidation. At the close, No. 4 contract was a % point up.
The silk market closed firm on a persistent trade demand, new buying and short covering, Closing quotations were from 3% to 5 cents up—
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