Although spending on home repair and remodel (R&R) activities has decreased from the peaks seen during the pandemic, given high rates and dwindling consumer confidence, there remains a persistent need ...

The CME’s physical lumber futures contract moved 5.66% higher in Q4 2024 but was 3.76% lower in 2024, settling at $550.50 per ...

The ongoing volatility in the monetary metals is a reflection of uncertainty in gold and silver markets globally, including ...

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OTTAWA--Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he believes President-elect Donald Trump's remarks about annexing Canada are meant to distract attention from the fallout American consumers ...

When the boss of the US Lumber Coalition took the podium at the Global Wood Summit in Vancouver in October, he did not have to tell his mostly Canadian audience to hold their applause. “I’m ...

The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio, a key valuation measure, is calculated by dividing the stock's most recent closing price by the sum of the diluted earnings per share from continuing operations ...

Contractors are juggling optimism and unease entering 2025. From interest rate cuts to a new presidential administration, construction pros are keeping close tabs on key issues and trends that ...

Lumber prices dropped. Live and feeder cattle futures rallied ... In December 2024, cocoa and coffee prices rose to new record highs. The monthly cocoa chart for March 2025 delivery highlights the ...

You could be paying more for a new Rolex watch at an authorized dealer in 2025 after used Rolex prices continued falling last year. But rising retail prices could be good news for collectors and ...

The decision to move to a two-shift operation was based on a steadily improving backdrop for lumber prices, as evidenced by the 18% improvement in cash prices for Spruce Pine Fir benchmark lumber ...