The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4% in March, seasonally adjusted, following a similar 0.4% increase in February.
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US Median Asking Rents Increase for Third Consecutive Month in March
Tthe median US asking rent rose 0.8% year-over-year to $1,987 in March, marking the third consecutive monthly increase, Redfin reported.
Canadian Government Announces C$6 Billion Housing Infrastructure Fund
Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau has announced a $6 billion (CAD) fund to build critical infrastructure, Ontario Construction News reported.
BC and ‘Namgis First Nation Negotiating New Sustainable Forestry Agreement
Negotiations are underway between ‘Namgis First Nation and the province on a joint decision-making agreement to support forest stewardship and sustainable forestry operations.
UK Imports of Softwood and Plywood Decline in January
Timber import volumes in the UK started 2024 down 6%, or about 45,000 m3, year-over-year, Timber Development UK reported.
Mortgage Credit Availability Improves for Third Consecutive Month in March
The Mortgage Bankers Association Mortgage Credit Availability Index increased 1.1% to a reading of 93.9 in March, the third consecutive monthly increase.
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index Edges Lower in March
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index declined 0.9 to a reading of 88.5, the lowest level since December 2012.
C&D Lumber in Riddle, OR, Will Cease Operations Effective May 2nd
C&D Lumber Co. plans to shut down its sawmill in Riddle, Oregon, effective May 2nd, The Oregonian reported.
San Group’s Acorn Sawmill Suffers Fire Damage in Sunday Morning Blaze
A fire broke out early Sunday morning at the San Group’s Acorn Forest Products sawmill in Delta, BC, CTV News reported.
Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index Unexpectedly Declines in March
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index dropped for the first time since November 2023, declining 0.9 points to a reading of 71.9.