Bear Raid on Market Reflects War News and Steel Slump
The market faced broad selling led by United States Steel and Pacific rails as fears from Vienna and the sinking of the Ancona weighed on sentiment. American Tobacco and Bethlehem Steel were among notable decliners while General Motors and Studebaker showed limited strength. The German exchange fell to its lowest level since the war, and British plans to mobilize American securities supported by five year bonds capped gains elsewhere.
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New York Bond Market and War Orders Boom
Holland writes of ICAN float domestic loan as northern neighbors reap harvests and booming business from war orders. Millions of bushels of wheat are destined for export amid strong market activity and investor interest in government and corporate bonds.
Canada’s War Loans and Wheat Harvest Captures Attention
In wartime Canada the Dominion government oversubscribed a 50 million loan, accepting a larger 100 million bid as in France and Russia, while Canada’s wartime agriculture boasts a record wheat harvest. Canada, despite its smaller population, stands with France England and Russia in domestic finance and production, aided by generous government support and favorable climate boosting yields.
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Baltimore Securities and Cottonseed Oil Price Report
Credit balances show 2.18 runa at 61,463 average 6T 524 with shipment data. Cottonseed oil futures list prime crude at 7.20 7.33, prime summer yellow spot 8.22 with December 824, January 8.26, February 8.38, March 8.29, April 8.34, May 8.40, June 8.46, July 8.52. prime winter yellow 0.85 0.95 and prime summer white 8.50 9.60.
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New York Cotton Prices Slip Then Stabilize
In New York on December 13, cotton faced a renewed liquidation causing a drop of about $3 per bale. May contracts fell to around 13.25 but traded back, closing near 12.66. The general market ended steady with a small net loss, session highs and lows noted for futures futures.
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New York money market and Canadian wheat harvest boom
Mercantile paper and foreign exchange rates in New York show demand and bid figures for several currencies while time loans ease. The piece notes Canadian farmers surpassing historic wheat yields and predicts exports of about 280 million bushels as the Canadian Pacific system gains earnings and stock value from the prairie harvest.
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Local Produce Market Prices for Poultry and Groceries
Market lists alive poultry with per pound rates for hens roosters ducks and turkeys plus dressed chickens and hens. Dairy goods show New York State factory cheese butter and eggs with regional prices. Vegetables and fruits cover potatoes onions peppers cucumbers lettuce spinach carrots beets beans tomatoes cabbage melons oranges grapefruit lemons apples and Brussels sprouts with varied crate and basket prices.
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Brussels
New York Stocks Edge Lower Amid War Loan and Metal Rally
New York reports a muted stock market session with little movement after an uneven opening. Banks remit 15 percent of the Anglo French loan proceeds to National City Bank, bringing total depository bank contributions to 60 percent. Copper and mercury futures rise on war demand and railroads project earnings from a rate increase, with Western roads expecting 7 to 8 million dollars more from passenger traffic next year.
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Washington cattle market hogs and sheep prices report
Hogs sold at 6 cents dressed up to 8 weight heavy at 7 7/8 percent. Sheep clipped at 44 cents for 5, veal calves priced at 10 and 10 1/2 percent. Medium lambs quoted at 9 and 10 percent.
Wheat and grain futures buoyed by unexpected supply drop
Chicago market sees wheat rise amid unexpected U S visible supply decline. December futures at 1.16, May at 1.17, corn mixed with declines, oats steady, provisions varied. Philadelphia prices show No 2 red wheat around 1.19 the spot. corn firmer at 80 81% for No 2 yellow. oats steady near 49 47 cents.
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Baltimore markets report prices and stock levels for poultry and dairy
In Baltimore on December 13 stock and price lists show elevators reporting 1 041 433 bushels and 102 481 bushels of standard white and other grains, plus live poultry items including chickens ducks and turkeys with varying weights and prices, and butter and dairy products with ranges across Maryland Pennsylvania and surrounding regions.
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Copper and metal prices steady in New York and London
Copper and allied metals show firm or steady quotes in New York and London. Electrolytic copper futures and spot levels edge around 18 dollars in New York with No 1 and No 2 grades trading near 18.25 to 18.75. London spot copper trades at £76 28 6d with futures at £78 12s 6d. Tin, antimony bid quotes appear in markets with various spot and futures figures.
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