Global Chemical Update – Word Up? Or Are We Done?

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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