The Weekly Catalyst
Global Chemical Update – Chain, Chain, Chain
Key Points:
- Some commodity chemical producers should use the recent surge in FCF to boost specialty portfolios. Westlake makes a compelling move on this front.
- Asia HDPE relative to US ethane reflects a lower price spread compared to 2019, while US HDPE integrated ethane margins remain near historic highs.
- Other global commodity trends flagged in this report comprise monomer, polymer, and feedstock indicators relevant to gauging sector profitability.
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