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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.
Given the recent mill curtailments some hardwood producers are thinking creatively in order to stay productive
Multifamily housing starts show some sign of life in late 2023, but the overall picture shows a different trend when compared to single-family
Overseas hardwood trade has seen a global-wide downward trend, in addition to reduced domestic demand in the US
Despite slower population growth and lower household formation rates, there remains a shortfall in the housing market, particularly for starter homes in North America
Despite a modest slowdown in new orders, the demand for tropical hardwoods remains robust in North American markets, particularly in high-end projects and exterior applications, with supply issues varying across different species and specifications.
Fastmarkets hosted an insightful webinar on the future of southern yellow pine and its potential impact on the North American lumber industry. For those who missed it, here’s a breakdown of the key takeaways
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