Copper prices increased 10.0% over 4Q16.

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

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

The trend for price increases continues into April and the foreseeable future.

Domestic stainless steel producers announced modest increases in surcharges for April.

Flat rolled prices continue to hold steady worldwide.

No further price actions were reported in March and there has been little change in commodity metal costs.

Steel prices are expected to continue gaining in 2017.

Stainless surcharges for March are a mixed bag.  

World supplies of copper continue to be uncertain in the short term.