Lumber futures contract dies after Covid-19 surge.
TL;DR
The lumber-futures contract, which saw a surge in demand and prices during the Covid-19 pandemic, has been discontinued due to lack of trading activity. The contract, which allowed buyers to purchase lumber at a set price for delivery at a future date, faced market volatility and a decline in demand as the pandemic waned.
RIP, Lumber-Futures Contract That Jumped During Covid-19 The Wall Street Journal
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