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While the regular publication date for North American recovered paper prices is the 5th of the month, there are certain exceptions: Prices are published on the 6th or 7th when there are less than 2 business days before the 5th of the month due to the national US holidays. For example, in January 2016, the […]
After conducting a market consultation process regarding proposed changes to the graphic paper price assessments published in Paper Trader and PPI Pulp & Paper Week (PPW), RISI will be implementing the following changes: In support of RISI’s implementation of IOSCO’s Principles for Price Reporting Agencies, transfer responsibility for determining Paper Trader price assessments from RISI […]
After conducting a market consultation process regarding proposed changes in boxboard price assessments, PPI Pulp & Paper Week (PPW) will be implementing the following changes as of January 22, 2016: Introduce new “Series B” price assessments for boxboard at levels 13-22% below Transaction price levels. Phase out the existing Transaction price series as of June […]
RISI proposes the following changes to the graphic paper price assessments published in Paper Trader and PPI Pulp & Paper Week (PPW): In support of RISI’s implementation of IOSCO’s Principles for Price Reporting Agencies, transfer responsibility for determining Paper Trader price assessments from RISI economists who are responsible for price forecasting to RISI Indices staff, […]
PPI Pulp & Paper Week (PPW) publishes reference boxboard price assessments that represent the price negotiated each month that may serve as a basis from which customer specific contract terms are given. Over time, discounts have grown so large that PPW’s price assessments have lost some of their value as an indicator of real market […]
RISI is initiating a market consultation process regarding its North American graphic paper price assessments in PPI Pulp & Paper Week and Paper Trader. We seek feedback from all stakeholders on our price assessments for printing/writing papers and newsprint in North America, including:Suggestions for changes or improvements to our price coverage. Comments about whether RISI […]
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