"Stocks bonds and commodities declined today, with the share volume exceeding the million market for the ist time since December 13, Losses fa the main stock list ranged almost two points steels being subject to most pressure. Most other groups lost only fractionally. Selling was ascribed to year-end tax liquidation Bnd also to the weakness of major Staples. Despite steels being under pressure, the magazine "Iron Age" issued a favourable steel report. The uneasiness prevailing in market circles was also attributed to President Roosevelt's peace moves.
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