The Weekly Catalyst
Global Chemical Update – Wave On Wave
Key Points:
- Our global commodity price sheets continue to display a compelling profit setting for Western chemical producers. This report comments on premium polymer values and the risk that high prices could spur product substitution.
- Global Butadiene spot levels increased WoW, while US spot ethylene and propylene values fell WoW on an absolute basis and relative to Asia levels.
- Other global commodity trends flagged in this report comprise monomer, polymer, and feedstock indicators relevant to gauging sector profitability.
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