Box Demand Trends Remain Tepid in Key Regions

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U.S. domestic box volumes remain sluggish and demand in Western Europe is weak, Wilde further reports. "While October box shipments were a bit better than expected," he adds, trade commentary on November volumes appear cautious.

Most trade contacts have reported slowing order patterns. We think the next two to three months are apt to be challenging, with seasonal slowing and macro uncertainty."