raw material

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BlueScope has been expanding the North Star operation, where it turns raw materials into hot rolled steel for American automotive and construction companies.

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Meanwhile the prices index continued to expand at the same pace as in November, indicating that raw materials prices increased for the 15th straight month.

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Technology, services and human capital long ago displaced agriculture and raw materials as the drivers of American wealth.

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Input prices rose for a 10th straight month due to higher raw material and labor costs, while output prices slipped back into contraction as firms cut prices to support sales amid intense competition.

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However, inflation may be a concern, as raw material prices rose and weakness in the exchange rate weighed on firms, said Usamah Bhatti, economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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