Shepformation Monthly Newsletter
Information, resources, and news from Shepley for building professionals on Cape Cod and Nantucket.
Lumber Market Report- April
With what seemed to play out as some sort of large-scale game of “Red Light, Green Light” with President Trump at the helm, the threat of a 25% tariff on Canadian lumber had everyone in the industry on pins and needles throughout March.
Lumber Market Report- March
The 30-day reprieve on a 25% Canadian tariff ordered by President Trump made for an interesting and suspenseful month.
Lumber Market Update- February
Lumber sales started off the new year flat-footed, with concerns about rising mortgage rates, seasonally disruptive weather and, with the inauguration of President Trump, threats of tariffs to be assessed on Canadian lumber.
“All our yesterdays are summarized in our now, and all the tomorrows are ours to shape.”
Hal Borland
Lumber Market Update- January
A seasonal fade in demand cooled the lumber market last month, which gave mills some much needed time to rebuild depleted stock, a challenge that they have been under since early October.
Lumber Market Update- December
In conjunction with thinning inventories in the supply chain, moderate demand from the field kept October’s sales momentum well in play as November arrived but it blossomed even further once the Presidential election passed.
Lumber Market Report- November
There was much anticipation in New England that October would be a strong month, and it did not disappoint: business was brisk, and many dealers had to react fast to replenish what was flying out the door.