Monday, 02 May 2016 07:55

Wool attracts mixed support

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Of the 5,000 bales on offer 88% sold. Of the 5,000 bales on offer 88% sold.

New Zealand Wool Services International Limited's CEO John Dawson reports that targeted buying saw some types well supported at the North Island auction.

Others either held steady or eased slightly.

Of the 5,000 bales on offer 88% sold. The weaker New Zealand dollar against most of the traded currencies saw the weighted indicator come down 0.80% compared to the last sale on 21st April.

According to Dawson, fine Crossbred Shears were firm to 2% easier. Coarse Crossbred Fleece were firm to 1.5% cheaper. Coarse Crossbred Shears were well supported, ranging from firm to 3% dearer with good styles sought after.

Shorter First Lambs were 1 to 3% easier with long Lambs firm to 4% dearer.

Long Oddments were firm to 1% cheaper with short oddments 2 to 5% dearer.

Next sale on 5th May comprises approximately 4,700 bales from the South Island.

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