Bridge Over Troubled Water – Recent US Propylene Spot Strength Discussed, ESG Tailwinds Stiffen

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Bridge Over Troubled Water – Recent US Propylene Spot Strength Discussed, ESG Tailwinds Stiffen

Key Points:

• US polymer prices show upward momentum relative to levels abroad but weakness relative to a few primary US monomer values. Today, we frame the propylene trends and note a few relevant derivative and upstream indicators.  
• We highlight multiple corporate items (e.g., Kuraray profit updates; OCI, Repsol, Highsun, CPC International, Shell, LG Electronics & Neste strategic moves; several new recycling & sustainability geared investment initiatives)
• Other relevant items within this report include US chemical production moving higher MoM in November; China polymer prices trending lower; ESG news mounting across all parts of the global chemical sector.

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