I asked where lumber prices were heading into the 2026 construction season in a February 27, 2026, Barchart article. While seasonality during the construction season starting in spring is a factor, ...

Many home builders, contractors and retailers wagered that higher U.S. tariffs on imports would boost the cost of lumber, while lower interest rates would lift demand for the building material. But ...

FOUNTAIN, CO — If you're getting an early start on making plans for those spring home improvement projects, we have some good news for you. The price of lumber is more stable now than it has been over ...

In a May 2 Barchart article on the wood futures market, I concluded: Lumber is in a bearish trend in May 2024, and the trend is always your best friend. The path of least resistance of physical lumber ...

In a February 27, 2024, Barchart article on lumber demand, as the market moved toward spring 2024, I wrote: I believe the current environment limits lumber’s downside. At the same time, the price ...

Lumber is in the spotlight as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the U.S. Lumber Coalition disagree over what’s behind the U.S. housing market slump. FOX Business correspondent Kelly ...

Lumber buyers placed unsuccessful bets on tariffs and interest rates Lumber prices have dropped by more than 14% from a record high in early August. Many home builders, contractors and retailers ...