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As January drew to a close most benchmark softwood lumber commodity prices continued flat, staying on-trend to the waning weeks of 2024. Conversations circled around the repeated threats of tariffs. Some operators chose to veer on the side of caution, making plans only one-week out. While others maintained their usual habit of buying, or selling,…

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending february 6, 2025 is: US$482 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending February 6, 2025 is: US$482 mfbmThis is up +0.4%, or +$2, from the previous week when it was US$480.This is up +0.4%, or +$2, from one month ago when it was…

Even while bilateral trade issues caused confusion and alarm throughout North American industry — forestry players and sawmills included — prices of most softwood lumber commodities continued stable well into January. Many attitudes reflected caution; with some customers choosing to keep purchases to immediate needs only, while others booked orders for two months in advance…

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending january 31, 2025 is: US$480 mfbM The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending January 31, 2025 is: US$480 mfbmThis is down -0.2%, or -$1, from the previous week when it was US$481.This is flat from one month ago when it was US$480. For information…

January 2025 marched on to demonstrate a good stability of lumber prices, even as possible looming trade barriers were discussed by politicians. The generally even-keel of most construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices across North America that was established at the end of last year continued into this year. Indeed, the annual seasonal price changes,…