1. What Cardboard Prices Tell Us About the State of the Economy.
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Dezember, Ryan
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PRICES , *ECONOMIC indicators , *CARDBOARD , *PRICE increases , *ECONOMIC activity - Abstract
Cardboard prices are increasing for the first time since early 2022, indicating a potential improvement in the economy. Producers are raising prices due to rising demand, increased costs, and the need to reverse falling prices. While it is too early to determine if these price increases will be sustained, they suggest a shift away from the inventory hoarding that characterized the post-pandemic recovery. If the price increases stick, it will help manufacturers regain pricing power lost over the past two years. The rise in cardboard prices is seen as a more reliable indicator of economic activity compared to other unconventional indicators. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023