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New Fed monetary policy could push U.S. lumber demand and prices higher

Nearby January physical lumber futures were at $539 per 1,000 board feet…

North American OSB price correction pulls buyers off the sidelines

The adjustment in the price of OSB (oriented strand board) recently prompted…

Why are North American lumber prices going back up?

North American umber prices have had a volatile year. After steadily rising…

North American lumber prices: Recent upsides could lead to spring peaks

North American lumber prices were slightly higher on November 17 but were…

Demand remains firm for tropical hardwoods in North American markets

Despite a modest slowdown in new orders, the demand for tropical hardwoods…

North American softwood lumber prices defy the most recent surge in mortgage rates and rise 10%

-N. American softwood lumber prices staged a 3-day rally of 10% despite…

North American lumber market starts improving after bad H1/2023

The sluggish North America lumber market finally started to improve in late…

Softwood lumber prices in North America stabilize to new normal levels

The North American softwood lumber markets have shown signs of stabilizing after…

Japanese companies target carbon credits with forestry fund in N. America

A cross-sector group of Japanese companies has invested in a forestry fund…

North American lumber producers are booming again

Home construction boom suggests builders are going to need a lot more…