The Weekly Catalyst
Global Chemical Update – Twistin’ The Night Away
Key Points:
- US commodity chemical price premiums remain pronounced relative to Asia. Today’s research adds to our Sunday Thematic discussing US co-product benefits to integrated ethylene costs and helps frame the Butadiene market.
- Global commodity value shifts were mixed WoW, with ethylene higher but propylene lower in most major markets. US Natural gas/NGLs rose notably.
- Other global commodity trends flagged in this report comprise monomer, polymer, and feedstock indicators relevant to gauging sector profitability.
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