N. American OSB price hit repeated record highs even as lumber’s rally cools
The price of OSB in North America has surged 97% since the start of the year.   [...]
July 2, 2021
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US lumber prices likely to stay double the historical average for the next 5 years
US lumber has probably found a bottom at current levels, but prices will remain over double [...]
June 30, 2021
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U.S. lumber prices expected to fall further as sawmills ramp-up production
The price of U.S. lumber will fall further in the coming months as sawmills increase production, though demand is [...]
June 29, 2021
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J.P. Morgan to enter timber industry, acquires giant Campbell Global
J.P. Morgan has acquired timber investment giant Campbell Global. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.   [...]
June 29, 2021
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Canadian lumber industry wants to be paid back for US duties
Canada’s softwood lumber industry wants the Biden administration to refund billions of dollars that companies [...]
June 28, 2021
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Warning in US against European lumber
The North Carolina Building Code Council warns of potentially “catastrophic” failures caused by European lumber. It remains to be seen [...]
June 23, 2021
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US lumber prices expected to drop to $600 in the next six months
The price of US lumber futures has pulled back from May's peak, falling roughly 43 [...]
June 23, 2021
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New coronavirus outbreak causes huge backlog at China’s ports
A coronavirus outbreak in in southern China has clogged ports critical to global trade, causing a [...]
June 23, 2021
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US lumber enters a bear market with prices down 20% from peak
US lumber prices are falling—fast. On Tuesday, the price per thousand board feet fell $114 [...]
June 22, 2021
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US lumber prices are falling fast
US lumber prices are falling back to Earth. Prices have dropped from record highs, spurred by the economic reopening and [...]
June 21, 2021
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