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Fastmarkets (owner of Random Lengths) offers daily price data and regular analysis on Southern Yellow Pine (SYP), a key commodity that plays a crucial role in the construction and lumber industries.
Fastmarkets is the PRA for the CME Group cash-settled lumber futures contract. To learn more about the new lumber contract, which leverages Fastmarkets’ trusted Random Lengths Southern Yellow Pine #2&Btr 2×4 (eastside) daily price, read our press release.
As SYP continues to grow and capture market share, staying informed is crucial for adapting to industry changes. Here’s how we can help:
As the construction and housing markets evolve remaining vigilant and adapting strategies based on market conditions will remain crucial.
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Our subscribers have access to regular news and analysis covering home sales, interest rates, mergers and acquisitions, government and public policy and issues impacting mill production levels. Here’s just a small selection of the news and analysis our experts produce.
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