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Hurricane Helene Aftermath Drives up Southern Pine Prices

Hurricane Helene cut a path much further inland than is normal for such storms, affecting areas which do not typically have this type of weather event. As a result, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee all suffered significant damage to infrastructure; specifically transportation and power supply. There are three major sawmills in these areas; two […] The post Hurricane Helene Aftermath Drives up Southern Pine Prices first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 11, 2024: US$426 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending October 11, 2024 is: US$426 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending October 11, 2024 is: US$426 mfbmThis is up +0.5%, or +$2, from the previous week when it was US$424.This is down -2%, or -$7, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 11, 2024: US$426 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Hurricane Helene Impact on Lumber Supply: Oct 2024 (video)

REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ LINKS TO DATA AND INFORMATION NOTED IN VIDEO: https://www.remodeling.hw.net/business/construction/construction-industry-at-the-eye-of-katrinas-aftermath?o=0https://publications.gc.ca/collections/Collection/Fo4-6-2005E.pdfhttps://www.cooperscully.com/uploads/seminars/Senter-HurricaneKatrinaPaperOnly.pdfhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/homeowners-hit-hurricane-helene-face-grim-task-rebuilding-114524273https://www.americanprogress.org/article/in-the-wake-of-hurricane-helene-congress-must-invest-in-rebuilding-strong-prosperous-and-climate-resilient-communities/ The post Hurricane Helene Impact on Lumber Supply: Oct 2024 (video) first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Changing Macro-Economic Conditions Dominate the Lumber Market

As September waned the focus of lumber commodity buyers shifted from replenishing their chronically lean inventories to macro-conditions The focus of lumber commodity buyers shifted from replenishing their chronically lean inventories to macro-conditions; such as looming interest rate cuts, the US Presidential election, and the potential work-stoppage at ports on the US eastern seaboard. Thankfully […] The post Changing Macro-Economic Conditions Dominate the Lumber Market first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Lumber Market Update: Early Oct 2024 (video)

REQUEST A SAMPLE: https://madisonsreport.com/products/lumber-price-dashboard/ In the week ending October 4, 2024, the price of benchmark softwood lumber item Western Spruce-Pine-Fir 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$388 mfbm. This is down -$6, or -2%, from the previous week when it was $394.That week’s price is down -$16, or -4%, from one month ago when it was […] The post Lumber Market Update: Early Oct 2024 (video) first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 4, 2024: US$424 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending October 4, 2024 is: US$424 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending October 4, 2024 is: US$424 mfbmThis is down -0.5%, or -$2, from the previous week when it was US$426.This is down -3%, or -$14, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 4, 2024: US$424 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

As Autumn Approaches Lumber Sales Volumes Stablize

The annual seasonal lumber price trend is returning to the more predictable changes historically recognized by industry players. Producers and end-users alike are finally seeing some stability, which provides confidence and makes it easier to plan into the mid-term future. The big question on everyone’s minds, and the main driver to this ongoing attitude of […] The post As Autumn Approaches Lumber Sales Volumes Stablize first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

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The clock is ticking! You have a limited-time chance to save 15% on your subscription to Madison’s Lumber Reporter before prices go up in January next year.  Lock in your rate for 2024 and enjoy one full year of savings.  Bonus: Get extra savings by signing up more team members or subscribing to multiple products.  Buy Now […] The post Limited-Time Offer – Save 15% Before Prices Rise first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Sept 27, 2024: US$426 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending september 27, 2024 is: US$426 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending September 27, 2024 is: US$426 mfbmThis is down -2%, or -$7, from the previous week when it was US$433.This is down -2%, or -$8, from one month ago when it was […] The post Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Sept 27, 2024: US$426 mfbm first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.

Benchmark Lumber Price Meets Level of Same Week One Year Ago

In mid-September some big questions about what is happening with the lumber market and lumber prices were answered; when the benchmark lumber price reached the exact amount of the same week in 2023. The sales price (FOB sawmill) of Western Spruce-Pine-Fir KD 2×4 #2&Btr was US$410 mfbm, just as it was in mid-September last year. […] The post Benchmark Lumber Price Meets Level of Same Week One Year Ago first appeared on Madison’s Lumber Reporter.