Market report from London and Liverpool sugar and commodities
In the West India market sugar qualities for export or refining show firmer prices by about 3d for the week. annual sales include Jamaica and Demerara readings with varied cask and bag totals. Refined sugar remains firm, rum and coffee markets show mixed activity, and tin, copper, and jute futures feature notable price shifts and spot business. Bank rate unchanged at 2 per cent with bullion rise.