The Input Cost & Commodity Analyzer

Help me anticipate and manage the cost of my key inputs.

My key inputs: [LIST — MATERIALS, ENERGY, FREIGHT, ETC.]
Recent trend: [WHAT YOU'RE SEEING]
My exposure: [HOW MUCH OF MY COST BASE, CONTRACT TERMS]

Provide:
1. The macro and market forces driving each input's price
2. Which inputs pose the biggest margin risk if they spike
3. Hedging, contracting, and sourcing options to reduce volatility
4. Substitution or design changes that reduce exposure
5. What to lock in now vs leave floating

Focus on the inputs where volatility would actually hurt, and flag that
current prices need verification.