Hides and Skins: Net sales of 770,500 pieces were down three percent from the previous week, but up one percent from the prior four-week average. Whole cattle hide sales of 765,100 pieces were primarily for...
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May 2009The Pipeline
29 May 2009
US export sales for week ending 14.05.09
26 May 2009
German Perspective—26.05.09
20 May 2009
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US Perspective—12.05.09
06 May 2009
German Perspective—05.05.09
29 May 2009
US export sales for week ending 14.05.09
26 May 2009
German Perspective—26.05.09
What happened this week: Well, we have to admit, that our recent view of the market does not coincide with what seems to be happening every week now. Week by week market sales volumes are inflating. The...
US Perspective—26.05.09
The Jacobsen Commentary and Market OpinionCourtesy of www.thejacobsen.comAs we headed into the Memorial Day weekend, most everyone was feeling a little better about the market. Many hides have been sold and...
US Perspective—19.05.09
The Jacobsen Commentary and Market Opinion—19.05.09Courtesy of www.thejacobsen.comThis week’s market began with another round of price increases that was understandably met with the “cold shoulder” from some...
20 May 2009
Market Intelligence - 19.05.09
MacroeconomicsThe economic reality at present still looks pretty lousy. However, since the financial markets are not dealing with the present, but with the future, a lot are already in the mood for recovery...
German Perspective—19.05.09
What happened this week: The limited enthusiasm we have displayed over the past weeks seems to have been justified.Not only have we had a weaker US dollar, but also stiff resistance from buyers to rising...
13 May 2009
US Perspective—12.05.09
There was an exceptionally large quantity of sales activity reported at the end of last week, more for a Friday than seen in many months. As the week ended, the market was strong with price increases in...
German Perspective—12.05.09
What happened this week: What happened this week: The market this week was trying to digest all the enthusiasm which had been built over the previous weeks. People see stock markets and many other commodities...
06 May 2009
German Perspective—05.05.09
What happened this week: Last week we mentioned our concerns about the market and the possible risk for a push by speculators; if only we had known how close to the truth we were.The selling market was nothing ...
US Perspective—05.05.09
The Jacobsen Commentary and Market Opinion—05.05.09Courtesy of www.thejacobsen.comThe market began the week slowly with early reports down; but by Thursday, it had regained its losses with most hide selections ...
Market Intelligence - 05.12.09
MacroeconomicsThe last two weeks brought strange situations; the general mood and expectations improved considerably.Statistical data reflecting expectations were positive. Consumer confidence in the US rose,...