While traders were awaiting M. Daladier's speech, stock prices today made small average gains. Trading, however, was slow and light in volume. Foreign news is considered to be less disturbing, with domestic news mostly of a favourable nature. "Iron Age" reports steel production as g ahead of orders. Retail trade showed gains and gasoline statistics have improved with prices ruling firmer.
Irregular conditions ruled in the bond market, with United States government issues reaching record highs.
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