Outlook: Pound breaks $1.43 but where next for sterling?
FROM THE 26TH JANUARY INTELLIGENCE REPORT:Â
Since the end of November, the pound has gone from $1.35 to breaking through $1.43 yesterday, meaning it is...
Secondary Markets Commentary- 19th January 2018
FROM THE 19TH JANUARY INTELLIGENCE REPORT:Â
Market remains in doldrums as material struggles to move amid continuing difficult conditions
It remains difficult out there to trade...
Outlook: Plastic exports to China slump, but recovery for OCC
FROM THE 19TH JANUARY INTELLIGENCE REPORT:Â
The latest HMRC export data shows that the ban on imports of plastics into China has hit UK exports...
Secondary Markets Commentary- 12th January 2018
FROM 12TH JANUARY INTELLIGENCE REPORT:
Chinese 0.5% contamination level for paper seems to be confirmed, as markets remain quiet
An official English version of the GB...
Outlook: Consumers spent more on food than gifts at Christmas
From 12th January Intelligence Report:
Retailers have reported that food sales were good at Christmas, but non-food sales were not as hoped. The latest British...
Secondary Markets Commentary- 5th January 2018
FROM 5TH JANUARY INTELLIGENCE REPORT:
Start of 2018 brings no joy as export market struggles with surprise quota for paper adding to difficulty
The export market...
Outlook: December manufacturing picture remains solid worldwide
FROM 5TH JANUARY INTELLIGENCE REPORT:Â
Global manufacturing was either solid or showing superb growth in December, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Indices. While the...