The University of Michigan Index of Consumer Sentiment declined 1.9% month-over-month but rose 22.3% year-over-year in April.
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Two Rivers Lumber to Build Second Sawmill Facility in Kellyton, AL
Two Rivers Lumber Co. plans to build second sawmill in Alabama with an investment of $115 million, Business Alabama reported.
Canfor Permanently Closing Its Jackson, AL, Sawmill; Expanding Production in Fulton
Canfor said it is in the process of optimizing its footprint in southern Alabama by closing one facility while expanding production at another.
RoyOMartin to Invest $30 Million to Upgrade Its OSB Facility in Allen Parish, LA
Martco, the parent company of RoyOMartin, is investing $30 million to upgrade its Allen Parish, Louisiana, OSB manufacturing facility.
Fixed-Rate Mortgages Climb Higher in the Week Ending April 11th
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.88%, up from last week when it averaged 6.82%, Freddie Mac reported.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Destroyed 60,000 Hectares of Forests So Far
According to an investigation by NGL Media, Russia’s war against Ukraine has destroyed more than 60,000 hectares of forests amounting to US$360 million, The Kyiv Independent reported.
Remodeling Market Sentiment Remained High in Q1
The NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index dipped a single point to a reading of 66 when compared to 2023Q4.
US Producer Price Index for Final Demand Increases Month-Over-Month and Year-Over-Year in March
The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand, seasonally adjusted, increased 0.2% in March, following a 0.6% increase in February.
US Weekly Jobless Claims Decrease in the Week Ending April 6th
The advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims was 211,000, a decrease of 11,000 from last week’s revised level.
Canadian Building Permits Increase in February
The total value of building permits in Canada increased 9.3% month-over-month to $11.8 billion (CAD) in February. Residential permits increased 7.4% to $7.1 billion.