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- Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 8, 2026: US$522 mfbmby Madison’s Lumber ReporterThe Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 8, 2026 is: US$522 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 8, 2026 is: US$522 mfbmThis is down -0%, or -$2, from the previous… Read more: Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 8, 2026: US$522 mfbm
- April Ended with Lumber Prices Mostly Flatby Madison’s Lumber ReporterIt was a very unexciting start to spring for North American softwood lumber manufacturers. Demand remained muted as customers felt only more cautious about external factors like macro-economic conditions and skyrocketing fuel prices. Sellers responded by continuing to… Read more: April Ended with Lumber Prices Mostly Flat
- Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 1, 2026: US$524 mfbmby Madison’s Lumber ReporterThe Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending may 1, 2026 is: US$524 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 1, 2026 is: US$524 mfbmThis is flat from the previous week when it… Read more: Madison’s Lumber Prices Index May 1, 2026: US$524 mfbm
- Montréal Wood Convention 2026: Highlights IIby Madison’s Lumber ReporterOil shock, housing, and trade uncertainty in focus at MWC: part II A panel of industry leaders at the recent Montréal Wood Convention examined key market drivers, including U.S. housing starts, mass timber growth, the repair and remodelling… Read more: Montréal Wood Convention 2026: Highlights II
- Lumber Sales Remain Low on Slow Construction Activityby Madison’s Lumber ReporterThere was no noticeable increase in demand for North America construction framing dimension softwood lumber in the middle of April. Prices remained mostly flat, with some items correcting down slightly. Players spent a lot of time tracking down… Read more: Lumber Sales Remain Low on Slow Construction Activity