 Why did the Latonka Trust stock start dropping?
Jaro Moynahan wiped the sweat from his forehead with a fine duraweb handkerchief. Jaro Moynahan sat quietly back down and poured himself another glass of Latonka. Peet controlled the Latonka trade for which there was a tremendous demand throughout the Universe. Jaro Moynahan In the East a sullen red glow stained the heavens like the reflection of a fire. Unless Karfial Hodes is stopped immediately there will be a bloody uprising all over the planet during the Festival of the Rains. I have a large interest in the Latonka trade. "Mr. Peet, you've gained control of the Latonka trade. Other Earthmen are in control of the mines and the northern plantations.
 There were rumors that the Earth Congress would grant Mercurians independence.
 Alternatives to Latonka flooded the market.  Demand for Latonka was decreasing.  There were rumors that the Earth Congress would grant Mercurians independence.  People suspected the revolution would be successful.