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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1921
Page
5
Wall Street reports a broad stock selloff with many issues breaking to new lows. Traders cite weak earnings, heavy writes offs, and anticipated rate cuts as the market remains under pressure amid oil and railroad sector softness.
The New York market faced broad weakness with many issues slipping, led by lower oils and producers as investors sold amid general uncertainty. A few named issues showed minor firmness while bonds remained subdued and overall trading reflected a cautious, downbeat tone on June 20.
The opening session of the livestock market showed rising hog prices with mixed cattle results. Prices edged up for hogs and early sales touched higher bids while cattle and sheep posted varied gains and losses across several classes.
The market shows declines in domestic corporate bonds with some sectors holding. Government and naval assets stay steady while New York and international bonds drift. Regional rail and airline securities face weaker prices as investors weigh earnings and policy signals.
Analysts report hedging demand as New York auction activity blends with European and emerging market moves. Traders cite drifting yields, shifting corporate issues, and Treasury outcomes influencing liquidity, pricing, and investor risk appetite across sectors.
The article reports a heavy decline in cotton prices in New York amid market weakness. British coal miners vote against a settlement, triggering broader selling by Western and Wall Street interests. South and lighting factors weigh on prices with July and October contracts showing notable drops. A long session of liquidation follows as traders reassess demand and weather impacts in the South.
The report traces a volatile wheat market with foreign bonds easing and US demand fluctuating. It notes Kansas City cash rise, strong exports, and varying futures as traders weigh crop conditions and government signals amid a busy trading week.
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