raw material

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Raw-material producers and industrial companies had some of the biggest gains amid hopes for a resilient economy.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2023

“Wage increases aren’t necessarily driving price increases. Raw-material shortages are driving price increases,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2021

Raw-material costs have also advanced, hobbling producers’ efforts to emerge from the industry’s worst crisis in 60 years following the collapse in demand during the global recession.

From BusinessWeek • Jul. 27, 2011

Raw-material, energy and industrial shares in the S&P 500 advanced more than 2.2 percent from that point.

From BusinessWeek • Mar. 15, 2011

Raw-material imports reached only 70% of their scheduled level; because of this, Cuban industrial production was off 16%.

From Time Magazine Archive