It seems that monitor panel pricingis rising again, according to the pundits in Taipei.
"After experiencing an over 10% price increase in September, mainstream monitor panel price is expected to continue the uptrend followed by a 3-5% increase in the first half of October. Seasonal demand and supply constraint are the key factors pushing price higher. Meanwhile, TFT-LCD panel vendors all endeavor to rise monitor panel price amid the cyclical upswing." Witsview: October 2nd 2006.