LAFAYETTE PARISH — After reaching all-time high prices in 2021, the cost of lumber has dropped significantly—but it’s still not cheap. According to Trading Economics, lumber hit a record $1,711 per ...

The Lumber-Gold ratio serves as a barometer of market sentiment: A high ratio signifies economic optimism and elevated risk ...

Falling lumber prices are sounding an alarm on Wall Street about potential problems on Main Street. Wood markets have been whipsawed of late by trade uncertainty and a deteriorating housing market.

Lumber futures are down moderately, from a three-month high of $614 per thousand board feet to $590, mostly due to a soft ...

Big news for the building and housing industry! VANCOUVER, BC, April 24, 2026 /CNW/ - Madison's Reporter trusted lumber pricing data is now live on the National Association of Home Builders ...