Western Pallet Magazine February 2026 | Page 9

February 2026

Market Pulse: Economic Data

Economic indicators

Consumer Sentiment 57.3

February 2026, U.Michigan

Up 7.5%

Small Business Optimism 99.3

January 2026, NFIB

Down 0.2%

Wood Panel Composite $452

(February 6, 2026 month-on-month)

Natural Resources Canada Up 3.4%

Wood Pallet Price Index101.1

December 2025 latest update: FRED

Base Index: December 2024 = 100 Up 1.8%

SPF Utility #3 $328

(February 6, 2026 month-on-month)

Natural Resources Canada Up 22.6%

Construction Spending $2.18B

October 2025 Report

Released January 21, 2026: Census.gov Up 0.4%