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BEARISH STABLE RUT

Mixed economic conditions and uncertainty in construction and building materials markets are creating headwinds despite some operational resilience.

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Too little corroboration in the last 3 days to call a trend (1 article). Watching for it to gain traction.

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"Doman Building Materials chairman stated: 'While we have seen some improvement in lumber pricing and pockets of firmer demand across certain end markets, broader market conditions remain uncertain, with ongoing variability in housing starts and regional market performance, as well as continued high energy prices and broader inflationary pressures.'"

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