There has been a steady feeling in the Consol Market,
although occasional fluctuations have taken place on realizations. On Thursday, the closing price of Consols was 93* to 94 for delivery, and 91 to 94* for the 4th of June. Reduced and New Three per Cents. were 92 to ; Exchequer Bills, 12s. to 17. prem. Friday was observed as a.,close holiday in the Stock Exchange, the trans- fer books at the Bank of England being shut. Indian Securities have been in active demand, and a further advance has been established in the quotations. In the Foreign House a fair amount of business has been transacted, and the movements have generally been of a favourable character. A Tasmanian Six per Cent. Loan for 400,0001. has been readily subscribed for at prices ranging from 1021. ls. and upwards. There has been a fair demand for Home Railway Stocks, and values have been well supported. The inquiry for accommodation has been rather active ; nevertheless, the rate in the open market is still 2 per cent. The stock of bul- lion in the Bank of England is now 20,632,8861., in the Bank of France, 45,606,0001.
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