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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Nov 13, 2026: US$444 mfbm
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Soft Demand Continues Despite Lower Prices on Some Lumber Items
The end of October marked a true “wait-and-see” week for softwood lumber buyers across North America. Suppliers tried to hold firm on price quotes as level kept slipping on many commodities. Yet more sawmill curtailment rumours did nothing to stimulate an increase in buying, if anything customers became even more cautious. Once again transportation issues…
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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Nov 06, 2026: US$449 mfbm
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Lumber Buyers Showed No Urgency to Increase Inventory
As the annual seasonal cycle of housing construction plodded on into winter weather, customers continued to be conservative with the lumber purchases. The now long-term practice of just-in-time buying remained the norm. Lumber sales volumes remained muted as they have been for the past three years. Discussions revolved around external factors like macro-economic conditions and…
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Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Oct 30, 2026: US$459 mfbm
