West Fraser says lumber duties, OSB and southern yellow pine oversupply, and housing affordability constraints keep wood building products markets pressured. It expects another year of modest demand in 2026 and reiterates lumber and OSB shipment targets.
Multi-unit approvals rise 8.5% from November while single-family falls 6.2%.
Rental vacancies improve slightly in 2024, but owner vacancy rates remain below 1% nationwide.
Company expects 2026 recovery driven by cost savings and lower wood prices.
Pulp deliveries rise 4% while paper deliveries decline and electricity output edges lower.
Renewable energy development and technology infrastructure are expected to expand non-timber revenue opportunities for timberland owners in 2026.
Tokyo targets 6% of power from biomass, yet high fuel prices, policy uncertainty, and competition challenge new projects.
A new analysis shows losses from EU Emissions Trading System changes and higher rail and shipping charges, threatening jobs and exports.
The order directs Federal agencies to block Wall Street purchases of single-family homes, defines investor categories within 30 days, and requires $200 billion in mortgage-backed security purchases to lower rates.
Savings program now expected to reduce annual costs by SEK 45 million ($4.9 million) as company cites lower pulp prices in USD and weaker Swedish krona.
Net sales orders rise 3% despite affordability pressures; company maintains full-year guidance up to $35 billion in revenue.
The wood fibre insulation manufacturer reports preliminary revenues of Euro 382.9 million for the 2025 financial year.
The company attributes the write-down to prolonged weak U.S. lumber market conditions and projects stable 2026 input costs with capital spending of $300 to $350 million.
Agreement enters into force on December 31, 2025 after regulatory approvals and includes reciprocal wood supply and ownership changes.
Preliminary November figures show weak European and US demand drive sales below previous outlook.
Leader of Russia’s largest forest industry company warns of a coming wave of bankruptcies.
Project delays shift Q4 deliveries to spring 2026 as largest December export orders move to next financial year.
Buyers remain cautious as long-fiber pulp stays below $1,500 per ton and China increases short-fiber production capacity.
Retailer sees 2.5%–4.5% sales rise in 2026, below expectations.
Handelsbanken expects wood raw material prices to fall by 10–15% while structural supply shortages and strong krona continue to challenge Swedish industry.