Since North America is the only major lumber market that still uses imperial measurements for lumber, this would require ...
(Bloomberg) -- The US and Canada are fighting about lumber once again. The neighbors have feuded over “softwood” lumber from fast-growing coniferous trees since the 1980s. The US has periodically put ...
This has been a messy week if you ask me. Yields rose, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) fell, stocks largely, and volatility is, well, volatile. There have also been some unexpected – and big – moves in “risk-on” ...
My most recent Barchart article on the lumber market was in mid-August. September physical lumber futures were at the $530 per 1,000 board feet level. In that article, I wrote: Markets reflect ...
Lumber prices are influenced by interest rates and the liquidity of lumber futures. The iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF offers more liquidity than lumber futures and tends to follow lumber prices ...
Lumber is a critical industrial commodity, as it is an essential ingredient in the construction of new homes and infrastructure. Lumber futures are traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. However, ...
Dear Jim: I plan to build a new house. I know a traditional lumber-framed house is not the most efficient, but I have a cheap source of lumber. What are some tips for building an efficient house with ...
The global lumber and wood market plays a crucial role in various industries, including construction, furniture, and packaging. As one of the most versatile building materials, lumber is essential for ...
Lumber prices are down 24% from their mid-March peak amid subdued home-building activity. US housing starts and new building permits are on the decline this year, each falling 4% and 6% in May. The ...