the absence of rains in the southwest and buying attributed to a large local operator contributed to the strength of today's market.
Corn: The well-known abundance of supplies militates against i dependent action. The trend followed that of wheat.
Hires: Unfavourable tanners report were ignored and the market showed a steady undertone. An early improvement is anticipated it some quarters.
Cocoa: Furth liquidation is expected to afford better buying opportunities.
Sugar No. 4: Ruled dull and easier on March liquidation. 110 notices will be issued on Thursday. the forward quotation remained unchanged.
Feb.28 Feb. 29
London spot Wd. 205d.
forward 207d, mie. 168,—Reuter. for either' the preferred until the deficit of|London/New York U.S.$4.0250 4.0250 New York/London 3.04% 608d.
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