US hide market braces for quiet Thanksgiving week with stable prices

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US hide market braces for quiet Thanksgiving week with stable prices

Minimal activity was reported in the US hide market on Monday November 25, with traders anticipating a relatively stable pricing environment during the Thanksgiving week, sources told Fastmarkets. Sellers expected that prices would be consistent with previously traded levels, reflecting the typical seasonal dynamics.

While buyers and sellers historically remain active in the market during the holiday period, there is often a slight dip in trading due to the short work week and holiday-related distractions. Nevertheless, some transactions w...

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