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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
9
The cotton market showed varied moves with declines in Chicago while New Orleans reported gains and steady prices. Trading reflected light receipts and bearish pressure midweek, as speculators covered positions amid cautious selling and mixed regional activity.
The Cotton Letter from New York reports prices declined at the opening but recovered by close after a two day loss. It suggests no strong enthusiasm and says prices may rise if January movement falls or receipts stay up, with limited decline unless crop movement proves large.
Murphy & Co New York reports a 4 to 5 point drop at the opening as receipts reach 68,000 at ports, well above last year’s 16,000. Cables and foreign trade suggest cautious demand, with New York prices recovering later in the session. Port totals remain influential, while uncertainty over when heavy movement will ease persists.
Special cable and telegraphic notice shows changes in available supply from last account. United States and Canada wheat east of the Rockies decreases 127.09 affoat. total supply increase 815,000. Cormin-Tiatied States east of the Rockies revise 22' 00. Cate-Taited States and Canada east of the Rockies decrease 814,000. Cotton seed meal and related prices listed with prime values and regional notes showing fluctuations across markets in New York and Memphis dated December 31.
The market closed the year buoyant as buyers supported stocks despite a stringent money market. Turnover showed readings in Readings and Pacifics, with sugar rebounding, Northern Pacific fears easing after a Morgan offer, and readings on Erie and Baltimore and Ohio lifting sentiment. Bond activity remained modest while call loans stayed active, signaling abundant funds for year end buying and optimism for January.
Chicago market records a choppy session with wheat holding a modest gain while May contracts show mixed moves. Caution ahead of holidays keeps activity light as Liverpool and US futures reflect tentative demand and selling pressure from professional traders. Provisions soften on heavier hog receipts with nearby pork and lard slipping from highs.
Quotations from Chicago and Cincinnati show flour quiet and wheat firmer. No 2 red wheat priced at 91 1/2 to 90, No 2 oats 46, No 2 white 47 3-8 to 48, No 2 spring wheat 78, No 3 spring 75 79, No 2 oats 46, No 2 mixed 69 1/2 to 69 1/2. Local notes include flour and corn prices around $1.00 and 2s.
Atlanta and other cities report mixed meat prices with lard ribs and bellies listed, pork lower and dry goods varying. Groceries show coffee prices, sugar grades, crackers and crackers, cheese, and assorted produce with numerous figures and uncertain OCR terms.
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