Market Barometer

Western SPF Buyers retreated to the sidelines, most content with existing inventory levels and with little compulsion to return to the order line before the holidays. Mills leaned on files. No change in prices, including MSR and studs. Eastern SPF Weakness crept in for #2&btr 2×4 as mills entertained small counters. All other items had

Western SPF Conditions for W-SPF were spotty following the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday and the big retail Friday and Monday events. Most buyers were not interested in building further inventory. Mills had files but kept their cards close to their chest. Number 2&btr 2×4 plateaued. Utility, #3&btr, MSR and studs are all flat. Eastern SPF A

Western SPF Traders fielded calls early in the week with measured business on par with the week prior. The overall sales level was down by mid-week ahead of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Number 2&btr items edged higher, while utility and #3&btr items were slower and sideways MSR ok, Studs flat. Eastern SPF Prices remained resilient