The most prominent feature in the Stock Exchange has been
the excited market for Foreign Bonds caused by the unfavourable news from the East. Turkish Stocks were very dull at the com- mencement of the week, and a decline of from one to three per cent. took place in prices, whilst most other securities declined in sympathy. However, on its becoming known that the Turkish ultimatum had been suspended until the 17th inst., confidence in a great measure returned, and a considerable portion of the decline was recovered, it being the opinion of many that the mediation of the Great Powers would prevent any outbreak of hostilities. Spanish Securities have been dull, on the uufavourable news from Cadiz. Consols were heavy at the commencement of the week, but yesterday, with an improved demand, they closed at 92f to 921 ex. div. for money, and 921 to 92 7-l6ths ex. div. for the account. Reduced and New Three per Cents. have marked 921 to 921 ; India Five per Cents., 112 to 1121, and Exchequer Bills, 5s. to 108. prem. Railway shares have been quiet, but with the exception of Great Eastern, the fluctuations iu prices have not been important. Money has been plentiful at 21 per cent. for the best short bills. The stock of bullion in the Bank of England is £17,841,669; in the Bank of France, £46,197,000.
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