Paper & forest products industry

Prices for newsprint posted gains for most of 1997, but prices for other paper grades were depressed by the economic turmoil in Asia, and the prices for export logs and lumber have been hit hard as well. Work stoppages and consolidation are two factors which will have impacts on the paper and forest products industries, as well. Investors need to consider risks before committing funds as these stocks are susceptible to downturns.