In 2022-23, the volume of logs harvested in Australia fell by 3.9% compared to 2021-22. Average unit values (prices) increased […]
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Louisiana’s Statewide Bark Beetle Infestation Continues to Grow at an Alarming Rate
Lake Charles Louisiana’s NBC affiliate KPLC TV.com reported on Saturday (7-6-24), about growing concern over a statewide bark beetle infestation. […]
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchasing Sentiment Index Rebounds in June
Fannie Mae on Monday (7-8-24), released the results of its June, Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). According to the HPSI […]
U.S. National Interagency Fire Center Wildfire Update – as of Monday 8th July 2024
The U.S. National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) provided an update on Monday (7-8-24), reporting that nationwide, 8 new wildfires were […]
Canadian Lumber Production Up Month-Over-Month and Year-Over-Year in April 2024
Statistics Canada (StatsCan) reported on Thursday (7-4-24), that lumber production in April 2024 increased 3.6% from March to 4,556.6 thousand […]
Kronospan Luxembourg S.A. Announces Production of Particleboard Made of 100% Recycled Wood
Kronospan Luxembourg S.A. in a recent news release announced the successful production of its first panel of particleboard (PB) made […]
Mortgage Applications Decline – In the Week Ending 28th June 2024
According to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Application Survey (WMAS), for the week ending Friday, June […]
30- & 15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Trekked Higher – in the Week Ending 3rd July 2024
Freddie Mac has released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS) for the week ending Wednesday, July 3, 2024. This week’s […]
ADP® Reports Private Sector Employment Increased but Compensation Growth Slowed in June 2024
According to the ADP® National Employment Report™, released on Wednesday (7-3-24), private sector employment increased by 150,000 jobs in June. […]
Private Sector Job Cuts Declined Further Month-Over-Month but Up Year-Over-Year in June 2024
According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. (CG&C) Job Cuts Report, released on July 3rd, 2024, U.S.-based employers announced 48,786 […]