” Demand for global commodities has weakened even as supply of many inputs continues to be elevated.” —ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu
Prices for inputs to construction industries plunged 1.6 percent in September after shedding 0.9 percent in August, the Bureau […]
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ABC Reports: Construction Materials Prices Expand in March
“Although overall construction materials prices rose for the month, prices for more categories of materials decreased than increased” —ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
Prices for inputs to construction industries expanded 0.8 percent in March, the largest monthly increase in more than […]
ABC Reports: Construction Materials Prices Expand Again in February
“February marks the second consecutive month in which construction materials prices expanded briskly.” —ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.
Construction materials prices expanded 0.7 percent in February and are up 0.6 percent over the past year, according to the March 14 producer […]
ABC Economic Report:Construction Materials Prices Jump 2 Percent in March
“Today’s data comes as little surprise as a variety of commodity prices were rising throughout the month of March, including oil prices, which were up 14.8 percent. Iron and steel prices also saw solid increases, along with steel mill product […]