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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1914
Page
2
New York reports show low demand for cotton with only scattered covering and selling pressure. Prices closed steady near day’s lows, May contract down from morning highs, with total sales around 1,243 bales as January trading ended.
In Atlanta and several southern hubs cotton prices remained steady with middling quoted around 12 to 13 to 12 per cent. Port figures show Galveston, New Orleans, Savannah, Norfolk and others reporting net receipts, exports to Britain and France, coastwise shipments, and rising stockpiles while interior movement tracks steady Memphis and Cincinnati activity with notable gains in Boston and Louisville. Total for week and seasonally, port stock at all U S ports reaches over a million bales with ongoing coastwise trade and broad international demand patterns.
Hubbard Bros Co in New York reports January opening prices adjusted as demand grew but later offerings failed to attract buyers. Trading was cautious with buyers and sellers both hesitant, prices showing only modest gains. Interest cooled on prior advances, Wall Street sentiment weak, and speculation for future uplift faces uncertain demand.
Jay Bond & Co New York reports broad liquidation in cotton as late January trade shows de clines on active months despite rising spot demand in the south. Traders doubt a follow through in spots while notes of oversold conditions emerge and professional bulls provide limited support. Savannah and Charleston bulk prices move, with steady or mixed spot quotes and varied shipments. WSPADE ARCHIVES.
New York and New Orleans market notes show cotton slipping over the week with quiet trading and mixed demand signals. Bearish reports, strong spot demand early in the week, and expectations on the crop outlook influenced prices, while fund and trade positions adjusted amid changing sight and futures activity.
Money and exchange news from New York shows call money at 1 percent with varied rates for treasuries and mercantile paper. London and Paris markets report firm copper and cotton futures, while Berlin and Paris show mixed discount and exchange figures. cotton seed oil prices firm in New York with cautious demand. Liverpool cotton statistics indicate global movement and stock levels, with American share declining compared to two years ago.
New Orleans January 23 0 Secretary Hesters Weekly Cotton figures show movement into sight rising versus last year for the seven days ending this date with 117000 bales and a rise over 1911 by 117000. For thirty days January total ahead by 366000. season total 41,312,959 bales since September 1, surpassing last year and 1911. World visible supply up 121,687 for the week, total 6,267,272. American spinners takings for the week 307,000. total since September 2 7,987,000 with northern and Canadian 1,708,000 and southern 2,012,000. Foreign spinner 4,289,000.
Chicago and New York trading floors show wheat corn and oats weakening as cold front fears fade and lack of export demand weighs. Prices drift down with oats and corn down around 1 to 4 cents while wheat slips despite steady close. Provisions fluctuated with mixed results on hog and flour shipments, while Brazilian demand and Argentine arrivals influence nearby quotes.
Rice market in New Orleans shows a steady tone with Rough Honduras in strong demand. Quotations list Rough Honduras at 5.00, clean Honduras pockets at 14.03, receipts include 46% and 1,768 milters, with 360 sacks sold at 3.25 and 1.08% pockets noted for clean Honduras.
New York stocks rose broadly on January 30 with opening advances followed by stronger late-session buying. Canadian Pacific jumped 6.5 points as many issues gained 2 points or more. European markets and London purchases supported the rally, with bond demand and new issues, including a $10 million St Paul bond sale, signaling an improved investment outlook. Forecasters projected further bank gains in the week’s cash movement. US bonds moved up in spots and mining shares showed modest activity.
Treasury report notes the general fund balance at 102,458,191 with daily receipts of 2,027,296. It mentions a prior year surplus of 3,049,780 and highlights recent public business transactions and outstanding balances.
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