The Jacobsen Commentary and Market Opinion
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This past week the hide market grudgingly gave some ground with prices off from $1 to $1.50 in some steer selections. There was...
Intelligence
July 2010The Pipeline
27 July 2010
US Perspective—27.07.10
Market Intelligence—27.07.10
Macroeconomics
In the general global economy not too much is happening at the moment. The experts are still fighting about whether we are entering into a double-dip scenario or if the economy is still solid ...
German Perspective—27.07.10
What happened this week: It’s very clear that we are heading towards the peak holiday season. Clients and suppliers have already or are starting to pack up for their summer vacations. Those who live in...
20 July 2010
US Perspective—20.07.10
The Jacobsen Commentary and Market Opinion
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The US steer market was under pressure this week with prices dropping a couple of dollars for most selections. Early in the week most ...
German Perspective—20.07.10
What happened this week: The main event of the week was the sliding US dollar. What was helping exports and business until some weeks ago has now turned again against exporters and if we believed that German...
13 July 2010
US Perspective—13.07.10
The Jacobsen Commentary and Market Opinion
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Net sales of 691,900 pieces, all whole cattle hides, were reported for delivery in 2010, up noticeably from the previous week and 61% ...
Market Intelligence—13.07.10
Macroeconomics
First of all we would like to congratulate the new World Cup champion Spain and all the fans who were hoping for and dreaming about this success. All other teams we thank for an entertaining...
German Perspective—13.07.10
What happened this week:
Actually one could skip the reports for the moment, at least for our part of the world. Market activity is falling almost into agony and there is nothing convincing happening on the...
06 July 2010
US Perspective—06.07.10
The Jacobsen Commentary and Market Opinion
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Last week quietly wound down with a number of people out of the office early to get a jump on the long July 4 Independence Day...
German Perspective—06.07.10
What happened this week: There is not much to write about any more these days. Prices for German hides are too expensive on international levels and the sharp correction of the US dollar towards the end of the ...