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- Changes to MFPR Regulations and New Stumpage Calculation for British Columbia: Coast & Interioron October 29, 2020 at 6:14 pm
Madison’s Monthly Softwood Log Prices and Forestry Data Table: September 2020 The British Columbia government […]
- US New Home Sales Sept, Construction Framing Softwood Lumber Prices Oct 2020on October 28, 2020 at 5:23 pm
U.S. New Home Sales for September 2020 surge +32% year-on-year; September Existing Home Sales climb to a 14-Year high, […]
- Softwood Lumber Prices Sharp Drop, However Remain Highon October 27, 2020 at 7:27 pm
“What goes up must come down,” as the saying goes. Particularly when talking about markets. After holding firm for […]
- Softwood Lumber Prices Continue Usual Autumn Dropon October 22, 2020 at 5:59 pm
After holding firm for several weeks while almost all other North American construction framing dimension softwood […]
- US Housing Starts & Softwood Lumber Prices: September and October 2020on October 21, 2020 at 11:02 am
October 21, 2020 – Vancouver, BC, Canada Madison’s Lumber Reporter After dropping a little bit in August due to a […]
- Softwood Lumber Prices Drop as Autumn Arriveson October 21, 2020 at 10:12 am
Last week producer and wholesaler dimension softwood lumber prices across North America dropped, as expected for this […]
- US Home Remodelling Index: 3Q 2020on October 15, 2020 at 8:25 pm
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its Remodelling Market Index (RMI) in 3Q 2020 today, posting […]
- US Home Building vs Sales: 3Q 2020on October 15, 2020 at 8:01 pm
The fact that US home sales are outpacing construction starts to this degree indicates additional home building lies […]
- Canada New Home Sales: Sept 2020on October 15, 2020 at 7:38 pm
Actual (not seasonally adjusted) Canadian home sales activity posted a +46% y-o-y gain in September 2020. It was a new […]
- Canadian Softwood Lumber Adjusted AD/CVD Cash Deposit *New* Effective Dateon October 14, 2020 at 4:59 pm
Finally a date from the US Commerce Department, VIA Madison’s long-time connection, customs broker working the […]
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What is a Digital Supply Chain and why is it necessary to stay competitive? In order to understand a digital supply chain, we need to first speak of what it would replace or improve upon which is an Analog Supply Chain. An Analog Supply Chain is one where tasks and information are moved in non-digital ways like a paper invoice in the mail, or manually typing in inventory counts. For the building materials industry, the current state is still largely analog, being supported by some automation and digital tools, but…
Permits for single-family homes saw their highest levels since 2007 sparking even more demand for building materials and keeping the housing markets healthy for the time being. Shortages in real estate and availability of homes with the amenities families have now prioritized are at a premium. Living spaces with purpose; home offices, areas for homeschooling, outdoor recreation areas, and private get-away spaces are driving huge demands for new homes, renovations, and relocations. With many people moving or strongly considering a suburban life away from COVID-19 hot spots and densely populated…
First-time claims for unemployment benefits totaled 840,000 last week, higher than the 825,000 Wall Street estimate. Claims have remained above 800,000 every week since mid-March. There are still 25.5 million workers collecting some form of benefits, more than half of whom fall under special benefits set up during the pandemic. Claims have been above 800,000 every week since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic, leading to the shutdown of the U.S. economy. However, continuing claims again fell sharply, dropping by just over 1 million to 10.98 million, according to…
A conservative $1.1 billion in damage to the Louisiana timber industry, the LSU AgCenter report states. Devastating to the local agriculture industry for months to come. Hurricane Laura was a deadly and damaging Category 4 Atlantic hurricane that tied the 1856 Last Island hurricane as the strongest hurricane on record to make landfall in the U.S. state of Louisiana, as measured by maximum sustained winds. 757,538 acres of timber from southwest to northeast Louisiana were in the path of the storm with substantial damage. With timber costs as high as…
Housing news
- MBS RECAP: Technicals And Fundamentals Join Forces to Deliver Warning For Rateson October 29, 2020
Posted To: MBS CommentaryTechnicals And Fundamentals Join Forces to Deliver Warning For Rates Whether we're talking […]
- Mortgage Rates Can Only Hold Out For So Longon October 29, 2020
Posted To: Mortgage Rate WatchIt was a bit of a bittersweet day for mortgage rates . On the one hand, it was the Fed's […]
- MBS Day Ahead: Fed Starts Buying 1.5 MBS Coupons Today. Does It Matter?on October 29, 2020
Posted To: MBS CommentaryLet's do the simply-worded conclusion right up front. For fans of low rates, the Fed's […]
- Pending Home Sales Fall Back to The 2nd Highest Level on Recordon October 29, 2020
Posted To: MND NewsWirePending home sales faltered a bit in Septembe r, like new home sales announced earlier this […]
- Cap. Mkts., LO Comp Survey, Fulfillment, Retention Tools; Agency-related Changeson October 29, 2020
Posted To: Pipeline PressThis weekend we receive an extra hour of 2020. If there was ever a reason to end the time […]
- Mortgage Rates Inch Lower, But Volatility Risks Are Increasingon October 28, 2020
Posted To: Mortgage Rate WatchWhen interest rates plummeted in response to the early realities of the pandemic back in […]
- MBS RECAP: Bonds Struggle to Hold Gains; Fed Announces 1.5 MBS Purchaseson October 28, 2020
Posted To: MBS CommentaryBonds Struggle to Hold Gains Despite Stock Rout As of the 3pm CME close, 10yr yields were […]
- Lower Rates Bringing In More Buyers (And Higher Prices)on October 28, 2020
Posted To: MND NewsWireThe percentage of potential home buyers who perceive housing in their market as affordable […]
- Ops Jobs; Marketing, Broker, Contactless Closing Products; Investors and Adverse Mkt. Price Moveson October 28, 2020
Posted To: Pipeline PressSurely not everyone was kung fu fighting, right? I hope that we don’t see any fighting after […]
- Mortgage Apps Rise Slightly, Purchase Loans End Four-Week Droughton October 28, 2020
Posted To: MND NewsWireMortgage application volume rose slightly during the week ended October 23. The Mortgage Bankers […]
Financial news
- Some of Europe's top tech investors are adding a 'sustainability clause' to start-up deal termson October 30, 2020 at 9:32 am
Northzone, Earlybird and HV Holtzbrinck Ventures are among the most notable backers of Berlin-based non-profit Leaders […]
- Dow futures sink as Apple and Amazon shares drop after earningson October 30, 2020 at 9:26 am
Major averages are on pace to post their worst weekly performance in months.
- China talks up a future in which it needs collaboration with the U.S. and other countrieson October 30, 2020 at 9:08 am
As Chinese authorities prepare for the next several years, they're keen on ensuring the rest of the world will still do […]
- As China's economy picks up, new university grads are still looking for jobson October 30, 2020 at 7:36 am
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, China's latest graduating class of 2020 is having a harder time finding jobs […]
- Election outcome shouldn't mess up the bullish December trend, CFRA's Sam Stovall findson October 29, 2020 at 11:03 pm
CFRA’s Sam Stovall builds his bull case for the year's final weeks based on history.
- Economy's initial comeback was strong but spreading virus, no stimulus raise doubts about recoveryon October 29, 2020 at 9:45 pm
Some economists see GDP reaching pre-pandemic levels in the spring, while others see it at the end of the year or later.
- Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Alphabet, Twitter, Facebook, Apple, Amazon & moreon October 29, 2020 at 9:28 pm
See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.
- Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Alphabet, Twitter, Facebook, Apple, Amazon & moreon October 29, 2020 at 9:28 pm
See which stocks are posting big moves after the bell.
- It's legal to give bad financial advice. New SEC protections may not help muchon October 29, 2020 at 5:52 pm
Financial advisors and brokers exist under two different regulatory regimes. A new SEC rule sought to level the playing […]
- Visa, Mastercard and Amex profits hit by lack of international travel during pandemicon October 29, 2020 at 4:41 pm
The major credit card companies reported double digit drops in profits, pointing in part to a slowdown in international […]
