临沂商城价格周价格总指数为102.23点，环比下跌0.14点（12月18日—12月24日）

Core Insights - The overall price index of Linyi Mall decreased to 102.23 points this week, reflecting a week-on-week decline of 0.14 points or 0.14%, a year-on-year decrease of 1.59 points or 1.53%, and a drop of 1.57 points or 1.51% compared to the beginning of the year [1] Price Index Summary - Among 14 categories of goods, 2 categories saw price increases, 6 remained stable, and 6 experienced price declines. The categories that increased were ceramics and hardware materials, while the top three categories that declined were steel, board materials, and household appliances and audio-visual equipment [3] Ceramics Category - The ceramics price index rose to 104.87 points this week, with a slight increase of 0.04 points. The prices of ceramic sanitary ware increased slightly, while daily-use ceramics and construction ceramics remained stable. Seasonal sales trends have led to a focus on retail, resulting in a slight increase in average sales prices [5][8] Hardware Materials Category - The hardware materials price index increased to 119.76 points, with a rise of 0.03 points. Within this category, the prices of wires and cables continued to rise, while instruments, building decoration hardware, and tools saw minor increases. The price of single-layer insulated wires continued to rise, although sales volume showed a slight decline [9][6] Steel Category - The steel price index fell to 95.12 points, with a decrease of 0.91 points. All subcategories, including section steel, construction steel, board materials, and pipes, experienced declines. In response to inventory control and encouraging winter storage, upstream steel mills reduced factory prices, leading to a drop in spot market prices. Demand remains weak, and market participants are cautious about future trends [12][10] Board Materials Category - The board materials price index decreased to 97.33 points, with a decline of 0.03 points. Prices for material boards fell, while turnover boards remained stable. Fluctuations in raw material prices have led to a decrease in production costs for products like aluminum-plastic boards and solid wood boards, resulting in a slight reduction in factory prices [15][13] Household Appliances and Audio-Visual Equipment Category - The price index for household appliances and audio-visual equipment fell to 102.98 points, with a decrease of 0.03 points. Prices for kitchen appliances, personal living appliances, and purification appliances declined, while refrigeration appliances saw price increases. Overall market demand is weak, leading to promotional discounts from merchants and a drop in average transaction prices [18][16]