Paper Outlook for Q2 — Prices Holding Through Spring

He's not as confident concerning free-sheet pricing. "I think free sheet will stay where it is," he says. "The upcoming annual report season is short-lived—it won't be enough to sustain any further increases."

Janis isn't banking on any changes this quarter. There aren't enough factors to warrant more price hikes. However, the mills are in a strong enough position to maintain prices established last quarter.