{"id":88962,"date":"2025-06-12T04:19:25","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T04:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tin.happy-projects.ro\/lumber-climbs-from-2024-lows-but-rally-may-pause-until-2026\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T09:04:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T09:04:26","slug":"lumber-climbs-from-2024-lows-but-rally-may-pause-until-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timberindustrynews.com\/ro\/lumber-climbs-from-2024-lows-but-rally-may-pause-until-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Lumber climbs from 2024 lows but rally may pause until 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/span>U.S. lumber futures continue to trade around the $600 mark per 1,000 board feet, maintaining a bullish structure that has been in place since mid-2024, despite seasonal headwinds and persistent pressure from high interest rates.<\/p>\n

CME physical lumber futures bottomed out at $455.50<\/strong> in July 2024 before staging a steady recovery. Prices climbed to a peak of $699<\/strong> in March 2025, supported by stronger construction activity and expectations of tighter supply. While the contract has since eased below the $600<\/strong> level, the pattern of higher lows remains intact, suggesting underlying resilience in the market.<\/p>\n

Lumber remains among the most illiquid futures contracts traded in the U.S. As of May 30, total open interest stood at 8,243 contracts<\/strong>, with average daily volume below 1,000 contracts<\/strong>. That limited participation frequently results in exaggerated price swings, as bids tend to disappear during declines and offers evaporate during rallies.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe market\u2019s thin liquidity can make even small shifts in sentiment or positioning result in outsized moves,\u201d one trader said.<\/p>\n

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Lumber prices tend to reach seasonal highs during late winter and early spring, driven by increased construction activity. In May 2021, the now-defunct random-length futures reached a record of $1,711.20<\/strong>, while March 2022 saw a lower peak of $1,477.40<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

With the seasonal window largely closed for 2025, analysts say the next potential rally may not materialize until early 2026. However, they caution that historical patterns offer no guarantee, particularly in a market as volatile as lumber.<\/p>\n

High long-term interest rates continue to weigh on U.S. housing and construction demand. The 30-year Treasury bond has struggled to rebound from its October 2023 low of 107-04<\/strong>, currently trading near 113<\/strong>, far below its March 2020 high. Elevated borrowing costs have pushed mortgage rates higher, reducing affordability and dampening demand for new homes.<\/p>\n

\u201cUntil we see a meaningful drop in rates, it\u2019s unlikely that housing activity will rebound enough to trigger a sustained rally in lumber,\u201d said a housing market analyst.<\/p>\n

On the technical side, July lumber futures are trading closer to support than resistance. Key support is located at the May 6 low of $567.50<\/strong>, while resistance is seen at the March 4 high of $710<\/strong>. A break beyond either level could trigger sharp follow-through, given the contract\u2019s tendency for volatile moves.<\/p>\n

Since 2020, lumber futures have ranged from a low of $251.50<\/strong> to a high of $1,711.20<\/strong>. That wide historical range suggests that, even below $600, the downside could be limited, while the upside remains substantial if demand returns.<\/p>\n

Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n

For now, market participants are watching macroeconomic indicators, especially interest rates, for signs of a possible recovery in construction activity. A downturn in borrowing costs could unlock pent-up housing demand and reignite a rally in lumber futures. Until then, the market appears poised to consolidate within its current range, with limited downside and the potential for renewed upside in 2026.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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