North American lumber cash market sales and prices were mostly improved and higher this week. The only exception was Southern Yellow Pine, which remained entrenched in a price discovery pattern. WSPF #2&btr 2x4s are quoted in a range of $590 – $600 per Mbf. Quotes at this time last year were in free fall trading
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Cash market trading was vastly improved by midweek, but a persistent level of buyer hesitancy remained as many questioned whether a bottom had been established or whether any upward price movement could hold out in the face of so many economic challenges. WSPF #2&btr 2x4s are quoted in a range of $550 – $560 per
Market Direction A moderate pullback in lumber over rail traffic for both Canada and the US last week is a good indicator that the decline in lumber demand remains widespread across North America. While the large Western BC sawmills have seen massive profits for the past 2 years the current erosion in pricing will begin
US stocks closed lower today as investors grew more concerned that the latest economic data would not push the Federal Reserve back from its aggressive interest rate hiking cycle aimed at halting runaway inflation. In New York, the Dow Jones dropped 176.89 to 32,813.23, the S&P 500 lost 30.92 to 4,101.23, while the Nasdaq Composite
Market Direction: Negative news is guiding the trading field and pushing buyers further into the sidelines or away from any speculative orders. At the forefront, are geopolitical concerns, and interest rate changes from the Central Banks. However, these appear to be more factored-in and less of an immediate impact than inflation. Sky-rocketing costs of living
US stocks recorded their worst session since June 2020 as poor retail results unnerved traders. In New York, the Dow Jones plummeted 1,164.52 to 31,490.07, the S&P 500 dropped 165.17 to 3,923.68, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 566.37 to 11,418.15. Canada’s main stock index was pulled lower following reports that showed higher-than-expected inflation numbers. In
U.S. stocks fell today, despite new data that showed that inflation, while slightly down last month, remained elevated above expectations. In New York, the Dow Jones fell for a fifth day in a row, down 326.63 to 31,834.11, the S&P 500 dropped 65.87 to 3,935.18, while the NASDAQ Composite lost 373.44 to 11364.24. Canada’s main
US markets rallied sharply this afternoon as the U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced a half-point rate hike but left assurances against any bigger rate hikes. In New York, the Dow Jones jumped 932.27 to 34,061.06, the S&P 500 gained 124.69 to 4,300.17, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 401.10 to 12,964.86. Canada’s main stock
Stocks finished mostly higher today, even as investors juggled several concerns, ranging from interest-raising recession fears, high inflation, mixed corporate earnings, and worries about China’s unyielding COVID outbreak. In New York, following an 800-point loss yesterday, the Dow Jones gained 61.75 to 33,301.93, the S&P 500 added 8.76 to 4,193.96 and the Nasdaq Composite eased
U.S. stocks closed in mixed territory today, as traders evaluated a rush of Q1 results. In New York, the Dow Jones gained 249.59 points to 35,160.79, and the S&P 500 was mostly unchanged, down 2.76 at 4,459.45. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 1.2% to 13,453.07 following the steep 35% plunge in Netflix shares. Canada’s main
U.S. stocks ended higher today, as investors digested hot inflation data and mixed quarterly earnings. In New York, the Dow Jones gained 344.23 to 34,564.59, the S&P 500 added 49.14 to 4,446.59 and the Nasdaq Composite ended up 272.02 to 14,643.59. Canada’s main stock index closed higher today as the Bank of Canada approved its
U.S. stocks fell today as investors eyed further hawkish remarks from the U.S. Federal Reserve that showed the Central bank remains open to aggressively raise interest rates to bring down demand and elevated levels of inflation. In New York, the Dow Jones fell 144.67 to 34,496.51, the S&P 500 dropped 43.97 to 4,481.15, while the
The recent stock market rally faltered today as investors weighed economic and geopolitical risks from further Russian sanctions. In New York, the Dow Jones fell 65.38 to 35,228.81, the S&P 500 dropped 29.15 to 4,602.45 and the Nasdaq Composite gave up 177.36 to 14,442.27. Canada’s main stock index edged lower but held near record highs