Market Activity & Analysis

Fall begins today and the leather industry is hoping cooler weather will trigger winter footwear sales. The US hide market, after a brief reprieve in August, once again seems to be under pressure with buyers this week bidding $2 or more dollars below last sales. While there are still a few people who believe there is some up potential, most say there is simply not enough demand to keep up with supply. In the backdrop, mounting concerns of slow…