10 Feb 1844
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Newspaper
Commercial Daily List
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 10, 1844
Page
1
A dense, OCR laden page lists goods including tea, coffee, cloves, turmeric, lac, dyes, mahogany, horns, and many tropical commodities with quantities like 3673 packages and 2500 pieces. It notes numerous ships and ports, 14 February to 29 February dates, and mentions prices and sales in West India sugar, coffee, pepper, tea, and cotton markets along with public sales, auctions, and private sales.
Frantic activity in British securities closes firm with Consols at 97 43 and Exchequer Bills at 67. Spanish securities fall on news of an insurrection, with three percent bonds and related issues dropping. Foreign funds show varied gains and dividends, including Belgian and Brazilian issues, while Portuguese stocks post modest ex-dividend moves.
A slim wheat show from Essex, Kent, and Suffolk limited offerings with prices often exceeding Monday’s rates. Free-Foreign holders pressed higher pretensions, dampening activity though sales remained meaningful. Flour proves clearer, ship marks steady. barley display small with prices showing upward tendency.
In Liverpool this week business remained good but calmer than ten days earlier. Money is plentiful but finding profitable outlets is hard with tariff fears looming. Exports face discouragement as Indian markets overstocked and American prices drift lower. Spinners’ meeting failed to curb speculation and brokers’ deposits draw criticism as the trade debates prices and future deliveries.
Amsterdam February 6 The Corren market notes limited spring sales but firm values across commodities. Java Sumatra rice spices and tobacco hold steady or rise as merchants anticipate upcoming auctions. Prices for Nutmegs Cloves Pimento and Pepper are discussed with varying stock levels and little recent trading activity.
The report notes varied activity in exports and prices across goods such as wax, Java, Sumatra, Brazil, Havannah, and cotton fibers. Buyers and sales are sporadic, with limited actual transactions and fluctuating quotes in bond terms, while demand shifts for Pernutiihucorit, camaraderie currency, and other fibers are mentioned but not fully realized.
Bordeaux January 31 annatto prices rise with Mazagran trade and dust disruption. Detailed listings show cask prices, quantities imported by Comte Foy, and varied currencies for Bengal and other dyes. Stock levels at Havre note bales of Pisco, Carolina, Louisiana, Cayenne, Central American, Narco, and others totaling 3533 bales.
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