EASTERN AUSTRALIAN MARKET REPORT

Market closed strongly.

COMMENT

Some buying pressure across the board as the sale progressed ensured a positive close for the recess.

FLEECE

18.0 micron and finer 1% dearer

18.5 micron par to 1% dearer

19.0 / 21.0 micron very firm tending sellers favour.

SKIRTINGS

Very firm tending 1% dearer for the better light fault types.

OPEN TOP

Nominally very firm.