# EP 155: Recalibrating the Lumber Compass

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Podcast: [The Lumber Word](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lumber-word-6578824)
Published: 2026-02-05T11:50:46+00:00
Episode link: https://thelumberword.podbean.com/e/ep-155-recalibrating-the-lumber-compass/
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## Resource

Senior Economist Dustin Jalbert from Fastmarkets is back, and that means it’s time to stress-test the lumber market. We dig into real supply and demand, where we are in the cycle, and what buyers and sellers are actually saying. Were we too bullish the past few weeks? Will the cost of production finally pull capacity, or do higher prices today just set up lower prices tomorrow? Tune in and recalibrate your lumber compass. Advertiser and Guest Fastmarkets RISI Dustin Jalbert Senior Economist Wood Products djalbert@fastmarkets.com www.fastmarkets.com Show Contacts: Gregg Riley: Gregg@sitkainc.com Charles DeLaTorre: cdelatorre@ifpwood.com Matt Beymer: mattbeymer@hamptonlumber.com Ashley Boeckholt: ashley@sitkainc.com

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