Inflation by Commodity Group: Third Quarter 2008 These select product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Third quarter 2008 is compared with third quarter 2007, and second quarter 2008 with third quarter 2008. Graphics depict trend for that product from the start of 2007.FULL STORY
Construction Markets Outlook Economists and construction supply and building materials distributors provide their take on residential, commercial and institutional construction markets. While many still write off 2009, some signs of improvement are emerging.FULL STORY
Credit Crunch in the Channel Credit has been virtually frozen since unprecedented turmoil hit Wall Street and major banks this month. Here’s what it means for distributors, manufacturers and deal-making.FULL STORY
