# EP 168: Is Lumber Coiling for a Summer Breakout?

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Podcast: [The Lumber Word](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lumber-word-6578824)
Published: 2026-05-14T10:14:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thelumberword.podbean.com/e/ep-168-is-lumber-coiling-for-a-summer-breakout/
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Duration seconds: 4086

## Resource

This week on The Lumber Word, Matt, Gregg, Ashley, and guest Mike Wisnefski from Westline Capital Strategies break down one of the most interesting lumber markets in years. The crew discusses low volatility, lean inventories, seasonal strength, futures market psychology, pine versus spruce pricing, multifamily demand, and why the next major lumber move could happen fast. The episode also explores European lumber markets, supply chain transparency, and current housing market realities. Timeline • 0:00 – Intro & Mike Wisnefski joins • 1:45 – Market feels split • 4:10 – Western lumber floor • 7:30 – Seasonal market trends • 12:00 – Curtailments & duties • 15:20 – Futures pessimism • 17:30 – Housing & multifamily • 22:45 – Volatility discussion • 27:00 – Inventory strategy • 29:00 – Pine vs spruce • 35:30 – Europe market insights • 39:30 – Quarterly pricing • 42:00 – Final market outlook Guest: Mike Wisnefski from Westline Capital Strategies Inc. MikeW@westlinecapital.com SYP June 2026 SYP StoneX Southern Yellow Pine Lumber Risk Academy June 9, 2026-June 10, 2026 Information and Registration for the SYP Hedging Academy https://stonex.cventevents.com/event/SYPLRA2026/summary Advertiser Fastmarkets RISI Tiranth Amarasinghe Product Marketing Manager Tiranth.Amarasinghe@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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