The Weekly Catalyst
Global Chemical Update – Word Up? Or Are We Done?
Key Points:
- Global commodity chemical prices reflect broad-based support WoW. This report highlights developments facing several outliers, such as USGC ethylene and butadiene, worth considering in early 2Q21 amid supply chain shifts.
- Other items highlighted in this report: Ex-US naphtha values rise modestly relative to USGC ethane WoW; USGC spot monomer values show support on average WoW, despite ethylene rising and butadiene falling; Global polymer values remain elevated, with regional values mostly unchanged WoW.
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