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Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF

CUT tracks a market cap-weighted index of global timber companies across the entire market-cap spectrum.

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iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF

SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF

Lumber prices have come full circle in the years following the pandemic — reaching record highs in 2021, then falling to record lows as higher interest rates led to a drop in U.S. residential construction. But there's now an opportunity for buyers and homebuilders alike.

Lumber prices are at record lows — what that means for buyers and homebuilders

United States Copper Index Fund

iPath Bloomberg Copper Subindex Total Return ETN

This has been a messy week if you ask me. Yields rose, Bitcoin ( BTC-USD ) fell, stocks largely, and volatility is, well, volatile.

What Is Going on With Lumber and Copper Prices This Week?

Lumber prices staged a 3-day rally of 10% despite continued headwinds in the housing market. The average 30-year mortgage rate closed in on 6% this week, hitting its highest level since 2008.

Lumber prices defy the most recent surge in mortgage rates to extend 3-day rally to 10%

Lumber prices jumped on Tuesday after US housing starts surged by the most in three decades. Housing starts soared 21.7% in May to 1.63 million units, which was well ahead of economist estimates.

Lumber prices jump after US housing starts unexpectedly soar more than 20% in May

The longtime barometer of wood prices and building activity is being replaced with a new lumber-futures contract in an effort to boost trading.

RIP, Lumber-Futures Contract That Jumped During Covid-19

When it comes down to it, lumber is at the core of my research. It's now been eight years since my original research paper talked about the relationship between lumber and gold and how its predictive nature could help mitigate portfolio risk.

Housing Market Crash Alert: Why Investors Should Pay CLOSE Attention to Lumber Prices

The global lumber and timber industry probably doesn't strike many investors as a prime destination for sustainable investing. A deeper examination reveals something different.

Surprising Sustainable Benefits in Timber ETF

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Commodities ran hot in 2022, and despite a more muted second half, fared well in a tough year that saw both stocks and bonds falter.

VettaFi Voices On: The 2023 Outlook for Commodities

Lumber was one of 2022's worst commodity performers, and it has been volatile at the start of this year, but prices may gain on the back of a housing shortage.

Long-term lumber demand looks to benefit from U.S. ‘population demographics'

"If the homebuilders' January momentum proves sustainable

Lumber falls 21% in 8-day losing streak, but analysts see a bottom forming for the key building commodity

The National Association of Realtors said it expects the median home price to increase 0.3% this year, compared to a near-10% gain in 2022.

Lumber soars 13% as the housing market shows signs of a rebound for the first time in a year

A further rise in lumber prices would be a positive for producers, but not so much for consumers who are still reeling from high levels of inflation.

Lumber prices are up 14% in 2023 after tanking last year, and a lack of supply could fuel another surge ahead of key homebuilding season

"NAHB is expecting weaker housing conditions to persist in 2023 and we forecast a recovery coming in 2024," economist Robert Dietz said.

Lumber falls to a new 2022 low after homebuilder sentiment drops for the 12th month in a row

Lumber has the dubious honor of being among the biggest commodity price decliners this year, and the outlook for the market doesn't look to improve anytime soon.

What's next for lumber as it looks to be 2022's worst-performing commodity

"At 7% interest rates I wouldn't expect lumber to do much for a while," Ashley Boeckholt of MaterialsXchange told Insider.

Lumber prices have defied a cooling housing market to climb 26% in October, but surging mortgage rates will keep a lid on further upside

Lumber prices have dropped by more than 60% so far this year, but don't count on a recovery soon. Higher interest rates and inflation will continue to slow demand for single-family homes.

Lumber prices have dropped by more than 60% this year, and have room to fall even further

Lumber prices have dropped by more than 60% so far this year, but don't count on a recovery soon. Higher interest rates and inflation will continue to slow demand for single-family homes.

Lumber Prices Plunge as Higher Rates Hit Home Buyers

Homebuilders like Lennar and KB Home are walking away from 19,000 residential land deals due to the soured outlook in the housing market.

Lumber prices fall to a new 2022 low as housing market cools and mortgage rates approach 7%

"The lumber market continues to be in a state of overall malaise as buyers anticipate lower overall demand going forward," Sherwood Lumber told Insider.

Lumber falls after mortgage rates solidify their move above 6% amid hawkish Fed rate hikes

The price of lumber skyrocketed in 2021 when folks spent more money on DIY home improvement projects, unable to travel and dine out. Now that the cost of lumber has decreased somewhat, let's look at the impact in the market, and what it means for investors right now.

Which Industries Are Impacted The Most By Lumber Prices?

Housing starts jumped 12.2% last month to an annual rate of 1.575 million units, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Lumber prices jump on a surprise rebound in new home construction last month

Lumber prices fell 6% on Wednesday after rallying earlier in the week amid fears that a possible rail strike could disrupt supplies.

Lumber prices fall as US mortgage rates top 6% for the first time in 14 years

While Goldman Sachs expects housing to slowdown, it doesn't mean a deep recession will follow as it did during the last housing bust in 2007.

Lumber prices decline to a new 2022 low as Goldman warns housing market has further room to fall

"Even with a shrinking GDP, the American homeowner is in great shape. There is no panic selling," Altos Research CEO Mike Simonsen said.

Lumber extends 2-day rally to 18% as the real estate market shows signs of sticking a soft landing, research firm says

"The last couple years are just going to be an outlier as far as [home] pricing goes," LGI Homes CEO Eric Lipar said.

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