The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the seasonally adjusted (SA) Producer Price Index (PPI) for materials and components used in construction rose 0.2% in December after no change in November. The index was up 3.6% on a ...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the seasonally adjusted (SA) Producer Price Index (PPI) for materials and components used in construction was unchanged in January after rising 0.1% in December. The index was up 3.1% on a ...
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West Fraser’s fourth quarter saw $6.1 million in earnings, or $0.14 per share of sales. The figures are based off $650 million in 2011 and are after discontinued operations of $7.3 million or $1.47 per share on sales of $2, 762 ...
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the Producer Price Index (PPI) for materials and components used in construction was unchanged in November after rising 0.3% in October. The index was up 3.8% on a year-over-year basis, but ...
U. S. And Canada are prepared to extend a shaky softwood lumber trade agreement put in place seven years ago to benefit local mills, a U. S. Lumber lobbyist said Thursday in Longview. If approved, both sides will revisit the contract in ...
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With weaker demand for lumber around the world, sawlog prices fell in a majority of the 21 markets tracked by the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ).The Global Conifer Sawlog Price Index (GSPI) declined in the 3Q for the first time since the ...
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Shrinking demand on the Spanish sales market has recently led to more price cuts for Scandinavian softwood lumber there. From what market insiders say, demand in Spain has subsided more strongly by the end of November than otherwise usual ...
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Softwood lumber prices on the German market were held comparatively steady until the end of November. Market players are attributing this development partly to comparatively brisk production and sales of value-added timber-construction ...
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Wolseley has finally exited its US building supplies business with the sale of its remaining stake in Stock Building Supply for £15m. For Wolseley it represents the final chapter in its building materials business in the US as it ...
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Lumber prices have taken an unseasonal price spike as U.S.Wholesalers and retailers start buying well ahead of the expected construction season next year. Spurred by low inventories, strong apartment construction and a surprise jump in ...
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The lumber sector recently entered into a period of seasonal strength. What are prospects this year? Canadian lumber stocks such as Canfor, West Fraser Timber, and International Forest Products have a period of seasonal strength from ...
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The lumber sector has just entered into a period of seasonal strength. How can investors participate in the sector with exchange traded funds (ETFs)? Seasonal influences for lumber are positive from the middle of October to the middle of ...
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The pressure on prices for imported softwood lumber has increased on the British market in the last few weeks, against the background of low demand and inflated supply. Buyers are now voicing concerns that lumber prices might continue to ...
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