Copper prices were erratically trading up amid uncertainties surrounding US/China trade negotiations.

There has been little to no change from last month’s report.

Forged steel manufacturers are increasing domestic pricing 12-15%.

Domestically manufactured product – nothing to report at this time.

Malleable iron (manufactured in USA) – nothing to report at this time.

6% industrywide increase implemented within past few months.

Commodity metal costs were trending up through September into October.

Pricing appears to be on the rise in the near future with multiple pipe increase letters.

The impact of tariffs are weighing against a return to robust upward trading.

There has been little or no change since last month’s report.