Articles Tagged with ''commodity reports''

World supplies of copper continue to be uncertain in the short term.

PE resin producers were holding firm in their bid to implement a 5ȼ per pound price increase for February contracts.

2017 started with a round of price increases by the major valve manufacturers ranging from 3.0 to 7.0 percent.

Rising costs for raw material, labor and environmental compliance have prompted an industry-wide 7.0 percent increase.

The outlook remains unchanged since last month’s report.  

Demand and capacity remain steady, but some observers already see a steady shift in more end users requesting domestic product.

According to R.W. Bari’s Industrial Review both quotation and order activity improved in 4Q 2016. 

The closing weeks of 2016 have proven to be the beginning of a steady trend regarding demand for stainless steel PVF. 

As we approach spring 2017, increases in PVC pricing this year appear more likely. 

The education market is showing growth due to both population movement and growth.