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Show In Markets of World Past Week MONDAY Extreme prostration of demand de-mand for slocks, wllh heavy liquidation, thai made some inroads on prices, was the featuro of trading. The day's declines de-clines ran between 1 and G poInLs for stocks In which the bulk of trading occurred. oc-curred. Foreign securities and money markets were undisturbed. Bonds were irregular. TUESDAY Selling policy continued as aftermath of Monday's developments. Market situation Is one that puzzles bolh Investors and speculators; cash decrease as shown in bank statement indicates large withdrawals by trust companies. Copper stocks are exceptionally heavy, market tone nervous throughout session, with llnal break which puts United Stales f Stool. Union Paclflo and Amalgamated Copper to lowest point at close. WEDNESDAY Rally at opening of trading taken as Indication of reversal of policy by Interests that control the market. ' I2fToct of tho recovery causes marked change in sentiment and a more cheerful view Is taken. Reports of December De-cember earnings by New Vork Central show big Increase over corresponding month of previous year. Bonds arc linn. THURSDAY The rapid recovery of Wednesday Is followed by nervous and uncurtain tone of trading, prices having been carried beyond level attractive to prollt-taklng buyers. Conviction yet pre-valis pre-valis that progress has been made In clearing up situation. January statistics for Copper Producers association Indicate favorable conditions, showing reduction In output of metal with Increased demand. de-mand. Bonds are Irregular. FRIDAY Dullness prevails owing to approaching holldny Interval, speculators desiring to close up contracts. Money market situation Improves and tondK to stimulate an Investment demand. International Inter-national trade situation shows London In position to extend credit lo Now York. Bank statement shows heavy contraction contrac-tion of loans. Bonds are Arm. SATURDAY Holiday on New York and Chicago exchanges, Lincoln's blrth-day. |