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Stuart Sharp: Nov 16, '23
The 2023 global economy has been a nuanced interplay of global events and policy changes that have left many uncertain about its future trajectory....
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Harvey Greer: Nov 10, '23
Canada’s wildfire season looks to be finally drawing to a close for 2023. While the complete total of affected areas has yet to be 100% determined,...
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Marcello Collares: Nov 10, '23
During the first half of the year, numerous announcements came out regarding the closure of various pulp and paper mills. Notable closures included...
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Matt Elhardt: Nov 7, '23
Maintaining a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic pulp and paper industry is essential for success. However, optimizing business decisions in...
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Matt Elhardt: Nov 1, '23
Economic fundamental principles assert that prices are determined by the point at which supply and demand intersect. This theory suggests that by...
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ResourceWise: Oct 30, '23
The Global Sawlog Prices Index (GSPI), a benchmark for worldwide wood pricing, has dipped about 10% from its all-time high in 2022. According to...
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Nancy Hasson: Oct 26, '23
The announced merger between Smurfit Kappa and WestRock has been making waves across the pulp and paper industry. The creation of such a dynamic...
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Marcello Collares: Oct 24, '23
Latin America has established itself as a prominent force in the global pulp market, with multiple countries in the region playing a pivotal role....
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ResourceWise: Oct 20, '23
The global wood market has seen its share of shifts in recent years. Factors like the pandemic supply chain disruption, Russia’s wood export ban, and...
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ResourceWise: Oct 19, '23
Economic conditions have inched up in several key indicators. But global conflicts and persistent inflation position us on the brink of recessionary...
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Trip Jobe: Oct 18, '23
In early September, Irish firm Smurfit Kappa and US-based WestRock announced their agreement to merge. Together, under the name Smurfit WestRock,...
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ResourceWise: Oct 13, '23
Global wood fiber and related products have experienced ongoing volatility. Economic instability, post-COVID complications, and geopolitical strife...
