Up On Cripple Creek – Indications of Rising Product Flows Mount, US Commodity Values Face Pressure

Daily Chemical Reaction

Up On Cripple Creek – Indications of Rising Product Flows Mount, US Commodity Values Face Pressure

Key Points:

• We flag sector product flow indicators that suggest a supply response to elevated US prices is in motion. Though an abrupt price drop in some chains is possible, we continue to expect a slow grind lower in most in the near-term.    
• We highlight pertinent chemical sector corporate updates (e.g., Toray, Ganfeng Lithium, Indorama, ExxonMobil, PPG, & other business news).  
• Demand indicators remain robust. US chemical rail traffic fell WoW, but US refinery operating rates rose & indicators suggest rising chemical supply.
• This report also flags DOE views for cutting the cost of hydrogen, multiple sustainability innovation targets, & traffic trends at two US West Coast ports.

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