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Feb 13, 2008
TOP STORIES
Polyethylene price increase is in doubt
Ethylene prices have continued to slip this month, putting into question the attempt by downstream producers to increase polyethylene prices by 6¢-11¢ this quarter.
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IEA reduces world oil demand forecast
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has scaled back its forecast for world oil demand this year to 1.9% growth…Read more>>


Novelis boosts aluminum sheet charges
Aluminum producer Novelis is seeking fabrication price increases of between 1¢ and 5¢/lb, depending on the alloy, for aluminum sheet products sold in North America. 
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Logistics firms scale back on economic woes
The continuing economic slowdown in the U.S. is starting to impact logistics companies, often on the leading edge of economic trends. Read more>>

U.S. postal rates to rise in May 
The cost of a first-class stamp will rise to 42¢ starting May 12. Read more>>

Rising raw material costs increase tire prices
Fleet and MRO buyers can expect another round of tire price hikes early in 2008…
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MORE PRICE + SUPPLY NEWS

Nippon Steel to boost flat-rolled steel prices
Nippon Steel plans to raise prices for steel sheet and plate by 10%-20%, reflecting the higher cost of iron ore…Read more>>

BlackBerry shutdown under investigation 
The company behind the BlackBerry smart phones still doesn't know why the service went down for about three hours in North America this past Monday afternoon. 
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Automotive sales will drop from 2007 levels
Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association, believes the Federal Reserve's aggressive rate cuts won’t boost U.S. automotive sales…
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Hotel construction plans remain strong for now
Hotel construction should remain strong for a while, but new lodging projects may have peaked in this business cycle, according to Lodging Econometrics. Read more>>

Security may complicate trans-Atlantic travel
Travel between the U.S. and Europe could get complicated and troublesome because Washington and Brussels are pressing for new homeland security measures…
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Dell buys e-mail services firm
Computer maker Dell is spending $155 million to buy business e-mail services provider MessageOne…Read more>>
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MOST-READ ARTICLES:

Purchasing 2007 Salary Survey: Purchasing salaries continue their Climb

Wall Street sees huge 22.5% steel sheet price hikes in 2008

Raw materials costs are boosting sheet steel prices

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