Cotton Market Drift and Weather Rain Dampens Prices
New York August 12 cotton futures opened steady with gains then fell as nervous selling arose from reports of widespread rains except in central Texas where drought persisted. October and January slid before near noon, then recovered. New Orleans market showed steady to firmer prices but buyers remained cautious amid uneven demand. Totals: quotes and regional spot prices across New Orleans, Savannah, Galveston, Mobile, and other ports. close with October futures down slightly.
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New York Herald
Cotton Market Roundup From New Orleans to New York
Various August 12 cotton letters from H B Beest Hubbard Bros Co and W B Small & Co describe mixed price moves in Liverpool and New York trading. Reports cite rain in Texas and the south, improving demand in Manchester, and divergent futures with a mostly dull, narrow market. Notes on yields, crop prospects, and persistent cautious buyers across sections.
Hubbard Bros. Weekly Cotton Letter on August Market Views
New York August 9 traders in the cotton market see a possible larger yield than anticipated due to acreage and crop condition gains since the bureau report. The belief among spinners that August will influence reserves contrasts with last year’s outlook, while speculation remains subdued amid uncertain demand and looming rainfall in Texas.
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Cotton Market Cables Signal Mixed Texas Dry Heat
New York cables report early gains on cotton futures but a lack of rainfall in Texas and Oklahoma dampens prospects. Texas temperatures reach 88 with no recent rains, while forecasts call for showers east of the state. Some reports warn yields may fall, with Williams County citing hard soils limiting plowwork and a potential crop drop to about one third of last year. Port receipts stand at 2,000 versus 1,600 last year.
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Day in Wall Street Shows Mixed Opening Declines Then Rally
August 12 New York a depressing open for rail stocks after a government crop report with sharp drops in Rock Island Missouri Pacific Union Pacific and Atchison. By late trade the market firmed as shorts covered and several names advanced with United States Steel People's Gas and Western Union leading gains amid a dull overall session. Sugar eased on bear talk and a denial of Havemeyer doubts.
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Murphy & Co Stock Letter Highlights Western Rail Stocks Dip
New York August 2 The morning stock market opened active yet largely lower with western railway stocks most affected by the agricultural situation outlined in the government crop report issued Saturday. Atchison Topeka and Union Pacific show notable declines as investors digest farm prospect data.
Market reacts to crop report with grain advances and labor news
Chicago and Saint Louis traders price grains higher after government crop figures while United States Steel gains amid labor clashes. Illinois steel workers reject president Wilson's orders, lifting markets. some fear crop damage may exceed estimates, spurring continued volatility in wheat, corn, and oats. Local receipts show active trading and modest advances in futures across months.
Wheat and Corn Bulls Lift Grain Markets in New York
August 12 report sparks speculative demand for wheat and corn with September corn at 64 and wheat at 78 1/2 cents. Prices rise across futures and cash markets as brokers flood orders and cables stay active while government data and strong outside activity support gains.
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Treasury Statement and Financial Notes from August 12
Treasury balances and cash available in Washington on August 12 show gold at 10,411,826 and total receipts of 2,190,496 with expenditures of 2,050,000. Across markets, foreign exchange in London quotes 94 3-16 for money and 20 marks 45% pfennigs per check, with short bills at 4.44% and three months at 2% in a shifting rate environment. Regional reports from Savannah, Wilmington, and Atlanta note spirits turpentine, rosin, and tar prices, while pork, lard, and bacon markets move in St Louis and Chicago. Prices for groceries, coffee, and dairy vary by city, with tin, copper, lead, and zinc futures steady to unchanged.
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Grain Letter Reports Wheat Market Fluctuations in Chicago
Murphy and Co report August weather in Chicago with showers in Kansas and clear skies elsewhere. Wheat opened active with gains driven by government crop downgrades and shrinking visible supply. corn rose on crop concerns but later paused. provisions showed higher prices amid active trading. W E Small & Co notes rains and bullish outlook on fair weather, with export sales and strong Liverpool support, while some traders remain bearish on short-term declines.
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Bureau
Market Quiet After Large Operators Sell Through Brokers
Prices drifted lower as big local operators sold through brokers, with selling stronger than buying. May grain and hogs showed cautious gains. coffee and sugar markets traded down amid liquidations. Cargo reports and delayed shipments added to bearish tone. futures opened steady then edged lower with downbeat foreign market news.
Cotton seed oil markets and grain totals noted
The report lists cotton seed oil prices and blends from New York and Memphis with crude and off crude rates. It also shows the latest visible grain supplies, including wheat 28,219,000 bushels and corn 13,296,000, plus Chicago and St. Louis livestock figures for cattle hogs and sheep.
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