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The producer price index for copper tube and fittings was down 4.9% month-over-month (down 2.8% in the last update) and was down 6.3% year-over-year (down 5.4% Y/Y last month).

NYMEX domestic hot-rolled coil steel prices were $565 per ton ($582 per ton in the last update).

There are no significant changes in the market as we move into the fall months.

Valve prices according to the Producer Price Index were flat month-over-month in July (up .4% last month).

Nickel prices have increased again over the past 30 days to around $7.30 per lb. ($6.45 in the last update).

Producer prices for HDPE pipe were up 1.0% M/M (up .2% last month) and were up .4% Y/Y (down 1.2% Y/Y last month).

Price and Lead times will remain flat into 4Q19.

We expect to see a ~5% increase by early 2020 on the back of projected steel scrap increases.

No change in price following first quarter increases. Demand continues to rise due to increased construction starts and the pull on labor.

The producer price index for copper tube and fittings was down 2.8% month-over-month (down 3.9% in the last update) and was down 5.4% year-over-year (down 8.6% Y/Y last month)