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NYMEX domestic hot-rolled coil steel prices were $577 per ton for March futures (also $577 per ton in the last update).  

We expect to see a 5% increase by mid-2020 on the back of projected steel scrap / CW pipe increases.  

Valve prices, according to the Producer Price Index, were up month-over-month in January by 0.2% (up 0.2% M/M last month). 

Producer prices for HDPE pipe were down 0.3% M/M (down 0.9% last month) and were again down 3.8% Y/Y (also down 3.8% Y/Y last month).  

Nickel prices have fallen over the past 30 days to @$5.84 per lb. ($6.48 in the last update).  

Inventory levels are strong, supporting increased demand across multiple industries. 

Steel (flat-rolled and scrap) price has softened over the past month. 

Multiple domestic manufacturers filed a trade case targeting India and Korea. 

The Producer Price Index for copper tube and fittings was up 1.4% month-over-month (up 0.8% in the last update) and was down 1.1% year-over-year (also down 3.3% Y/Y last month).