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With Adrian Field, Melbourne
Trading Manager

November 12, 2004

Currency eases, market gains

THE eastern market indicator closed the week at 749 cents per kilogram, a rise of 7c/kg.

Prices for most wool types remained unchanged, with the exception of 21-24 micron Merino fleece types which gained up to 15c/kg.

Good sale results made passed-in rates low, with only 9.7 per cent not sold.

A combination of strong demand, lower dollar and shortage of wool was the driver of the improved result.

Next week’s sales will be held in all three major centres, and bales rostered for the week have increased to more than 65,000, which may test the market.

The market is expected to be reasonably solid next week.

NOTE: Wider market and industry issues will be discussed next week.

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