Prices on the Stock Exchange fluctuated narrowly today in a ses-n of dull trading. Operators were increasingly cautious, with many showing a tendency to remain on the sidelines pending the elections; others were uncertain of the course of the market, and, in the view of some, the belief prevails that business recovery has been temporarily over-discounted. Busi ness news continued to be favourable: October construction awards recorded a new high since 1929; electricity output is the best for the and, carloadings show a gain.
er, business reports indicate that recovery is spotty here and there.
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