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Random Lengths, still the most widely circulated and respected source of information for the wood products industry, will continue to provide unbiased, consistent, and timely reports of market activity and prices, related trends, issues, and analyses.

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What’s happening in the wood products market?

Fastmarkets (Random Lengths) plans to formally launch the industry’s first daily price assessment for Southern Yellow Pine #2 2×4 (eastside) on Thursday 8 August along with more than a year of pricing history.

Are fluctuating raw material costs worsening the US housing affordability crisis? Urgent action is needed to preserve homebuying opportunities, as explored by the Fastmarkets team

The ongoing Federal Reserve rate stagnation is having a ripple effect across the wood products market and the broader economy, affecting everything from homebuying to the lumber industry

Random Lengths has concluded its industry consultation, will add delivered Dallas fingerjointed stud prices and make changes to veneer reporting.

Explore the dynamic shifts in the US lumber export market and discover how global trends are influencing trade flows

What factors are driving the significant downturn in US housing starts, accompanied by a decrease in building permits?

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