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Material Price Index ticks upwards on freight and lumber strength

Deni Koenhemsi, senior economist, IHS Markit The Materials Price Index (MPI) increased 0.2% last week after falling the previous two weeks. Last week’s slight increase was driven by freight and lumber, with each sub-index increasing 10.1% and 2.3%, respectively. A retreat in the US dollar also ...