Business activity was lighter to end last week prior to the long holiday weekend. There was some last-minute demand addressed but the volume of orders was noticeably less than the previous days of the week. Published prices were higher on Friday confirming what the mills and distributors had already attained themselves. Optimism is high for the upcoming year with easing mortgage rates and a significant need for housing major reasons for this hopefulness. Indications point to solid business ahead in 2024 with preparedness already in the works by many.
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