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Executive Market Report - 5 October 2020

Crude oil futures were propelled into positive territory, opening the week by a weaker US$ and stronger equities in Europe.

Insight5 Oct 2020

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report for week ending 24 September

According to the USDA weekly export sales report of 24 September, net cotton sales of 233,800 RB for 2020-21 were up noticeably from the previous week and up 7% from the prior 4-week average.

Polyester fibre prices ease / Viscose up

Polyester staple fibre prices eased slightly in China despite firm upstream cost.

Prices5 Oct 2020

Textile filaments stable to soft as demand fades

Polyester filament yarn markets in China were generally stable on support of pre-holiday restocking, despite lower feedstock prices

FilamentDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Prices on softer tone ahead of week-long holiday

Purified terephthalic acid spot markets in Asia remained weak this week and prices eased slightly.

Wool Market Report - 5 October 2020

A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Futures down on market uncertainty

US cotton futures hit a near two-week high, opening the week on technical buying and US$ retreating from a two-month high.

Prices2 Oct 2020

South African wool market extends sharp uptrend

The seventh sale of the 2020-21 new season, held on 30 September, continued its upward trend.

Prices2 Oct 2020

New Zealand wool prices continue to march higher

In New Zealand, only North Island operated this week with an offering of 6,420 bales, of which 92% were cleared.

Prices2 Oct 2020

Australian wool market under correction after three-week rally

The Australian wool market settled back a bit this week after a three-week rally and a sharp lift in the previous sale.

FibresFabricsMarkets & Prices

Executive Market Report - 28 September 2020

The eurozone's business sector stagnated in September as the struggling services sector outweighed a recovery in the manufacturing industry, said the latest flash composite purchasing manager’s index (PMI).

Insight28 Sept 2020

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report for week ending 17 September

According to the USDA Weekly Export Sales report of 17 September, net cotton sales of 92,700 RB for 2020-21 were down 82% from the previous week and 60% from the prior 4-week average.

Manmade fibre prices flat to down before holidays

Polyester staple fibre prices eased slightly in China despite firm upstream cost.

FilamentDigital PrintingMarkets & Prices

Peak textile filament manufacturing season not seen

Polyester filament yarn offers in China were generally stable, with mild adjustments at a few producers.

Markets calm ahead of National Day holidays in China

Purified terephthalic acid markets in Asia were bearish, with prices softening over the week amid expectation of ample supply.

NaturalSpun/NaturalMarkets & Prices

Futures up on unfavourable weather conditions

US cotton futures surged on the last two days of the week, after touching a two-week low earlier, as the US$ retreated and unfavourable weather conditions in major crop-growing regions supported prices.

Wool Market Report - 25 September 2020

A comprehensive weekly round-up and analysis of price developments at the major wool auctions around the world.

British wool prices generally firm amid competitive bidding

The sixth wool sale (BW106) held on 22 September saw more competitive bidding and prices generally firmer to 2% higher.

New Zealand wool market up on good fine clip offering

Only South Island operated this week with an offering of 9,196 bales, of which 94% were cleared.

Australian wool market sees sharpest price jump in 48 weeks

The Australian wool market extended the uptrend this week with the sharpest weekly gain in 48 sales.

Prices21 Sept 2020

Executive Market Report - 21 September 2020

In Europe, the petrochemicals-intensive construction sector was relatively stable in July but was nearly 4% lower year on year, said EU’s statistical agency Eurostat.

Insight21 Sept 2020

USDA’s Weekly Export Sales Report for week ending 10 September

According to the USDA Weekly Export Sales Report of 10 September, net cotton sales of 519,600 RB for 2020-21 were up noticeably from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average.

Prices21 Sept 2020

Manmade fibre prices flat at lower end

Polyester staple fibre markets were stable in China as offers were held steady at the lower end.