Plastics News

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

housing starts in September actually were up more than 1 percent vs. August, but they were down more than 7 percent vs. July and more than 3 percent vs. September 2021. Construction activity is a main driver of PVC consumption. As a result, the PVC market is being affected by both higher inventories and lower seasonal demand.

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Plastics News

JANUARY 27, 2023

housing starts for November were down more than 11 percent vs. October and down more than 22 percent vs. the same month in 2021. Strong seasonal demand for bottled water and other beverages played a role in earlier PET price increases, as well as a lack of new capacity and freight and logistics challenges.

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Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 3, 2022

The Employment Index contracted for the third month in a row after expanding for eight straight months ( September 2021 through April), but panelists again indicated month-over-month improvement in hiring ability in July. ” [Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products]. percentage point impact on the Manufacturing PMI ® calculation.

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