International Resource Prices Are 2008 Further On a High Stage

(Giesserei Praxis, 1-2 / 2008)  
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The prices for energetical and metalic resources will be moving further on a high stage, in view of the high demand, especially within Asia’s growth regions. A differentiated development is shown in detail: while the prices for crude oil are peaking further on – especially against the background of the political tensions within the Near East – a slight tension release is indicated with gas. The previous price backlogs at the important metals – aluminium and nickel – have considerably fallen below. However, there is to be counted on a price backlog for copper only within 2008. Presently, the steel prices are moving on a stable level, except stainless steel, whose prices are tending downwards.