Paper prices hold steady

Paper stock markets will likely hold up this April 2000, although there has been some pressure to knock down pricing for some of the higher grades. Sorted white ledger, office pack and coated book stock all seem to be easing back a bit in price, although movement and demand both seem to be in good shape. One possibility being mentioned is that some mills and Canadian buyers are trying to encourage a reduction to their raw material prices which have been climbing sharply in over the past six months. An even more accelerated growth pattern occurred during the first few months of year 2000.