What we publish
FEA markets our knowledge and data through analytical products that cover the forest product industry. These include Monthly Advisors and newsletters for near-term analysis, the Quarterly Forecasting Service for a longer-term outlook and an extensive historical database, as well as the industry's only comprehensive, up-to-date, mill-level capacity reports, categorized by sector.Wood Markets News
What’s got our attention.
Cool, Damp Weather Helps Ease Wildfire Conditions in British Columbia
The British Columbia Wildfire Service says the fire danger rating across the province has dropped to low or very low, according to The Canadian Press.
Fixed-Rate Mortgages Climbed Higher in the Week Ending September 28th
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.31%, up from last week when it averaged 7.19%, according to Freddie Mac.
Real GDP Increases at an Annual Rate of 2.1% in Q2, BEA Reports in Its “Third” Estimate
According to the BEA’s “third” estimate, GDP increased at an annual rate of 2.1% in Q2. This follows an increase of 2.2% in Q1.Spotlights
Spotlights take a deep dive into topics important to our subscribers.
U.S. Lumber Imports from Europe Hold Strong
US imports of lumber from Europe have risen this year so far, defying many analysts’ expectations for overseas supplies to decrease due to falling demand, weaker prices and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Frame of Reference for Revamped Lumber Futures
Futures markets involve speculation about the future, spot markets deal with the present. They often differ from each other, but when the future finally arrives and the contracts near expiration, futures must converge with spot to function as a practical hedging tool. The legacy contract has done that.