Rising oil prices, driven by the Middle East conflict, could increase transportation and manufacturing costs for Boise Cascade's building materials, impacting profit margins.

IMF's anticipated downgrade of global growth forecasts amidst geopolitical tensions may lead to a slowdown in construction activities and housing demand, negatively affecting sales for building material distributors and manufacturers like Boise Cascade.

A strong U.S. economy with robust job growth and low unemployment could bolster consumer confidence and stimulate domestic housing starts and renovation projects, providing a supportive demand environment for Boise Cascade's products.