Finnish mills remain profitable despite high wood costs; comparable EBIT falls 14% to Euro 287 million.
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Inventory rises 8.1% from February to 1.33 million homes nationwide.
New U.S. proposal includes 35% levy for non-strategic imports and over 100% for strategic goods.
Mexico sees largest downgrade among major economies with a 0.3% contraction projected.
Inventory increases 8% year-on-year as median sales price drops to $403,600.
Lumber segment posts $66 million in adjusted EBITDA as U.S. tariffs pressure outlook.
U.S. ranks sixth by volume before China suspended U.S. log imports in early March.
Permits rise 2% to 1.48 million despite 14% single-family decline and weak Northeast activity.
China ranks first in wood machinery exports, Germany second, and Italy third in 2024 volume.
Spruce logs reach Euro 84/m3 while trade volumes exceed five-year average by 17%.
Capacity utilization in the subsector drops to 73%, trailing the 77% national manufacturing rate.
Inventory climbs 18% year-over-year while price index drops 2% nationally.
Cincinnati leads rent increases among major cities with a 12% rise.
Producer prices drop 2.5% while furniture factories suspend operations amid 125% export tariffs.
Pulpwood prices for pine increase 9% while spruce sawlog prices gained 8%.
Millwork PPI drops 0.6% while hardwood and plywood categories continue to climb.
Vancouver drives commercial gains while multi-family housing declines in key provinces.
Gasoline decline offsets food rise, led by 6% jump in egg prices.
Locker pickup expands to 7 sites across UK, Belgium, and Netherlands with award-winning innovation.
Furniture demand drives OSB and particleboard growth while exports fall and investment remains weak.