Cotton:—The firmness of the market, despite the large Government estimate, is establishing confidence. The market is d purchase on declines attending the increasing crop movement Wheat:—Ruled firm on short covering and scattered buying. The market was without news or incentive. The low temperatures contributed to the steadiness. Conditions were quiet.
Rubber:—Trading was very quiet. There is a growing belief that the ample mitments.
Supplies will discourage forward com-Hides:—Dealer and short covering on good re-sale transactions and reinstatement of sold out longs absorbed profit taking well at the advance. Good fanner demand and late sales at firm prices were noted. The situation ^f Spot and futures is apparently sound. with indications that only adverse war news would have a materially bearish influence at present.
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Sugar No. 4:—The market was stag-
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