The CME’s physical lumber futures contract moved 5.66% higher in Q4 2024 but was 3.76% lower in 2024, settling at $550.50 per ...

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Lumber prices have been stable at $500 per thousand ... have been strong and profitable. Long-term trends in the North American housing market should benefit West Fraser's lumber business as ...

It's less volatile since it has less direct exposure to the wild fluctuations of lumber prices. However, that also gives it slightly less upside potential in a rising lumber price market.