Global Chemical Update – Troubles A’ Comin

The Weekly Catalyst

Global Chemical Update – Troubles A’ Comin

Key Points:

• US commodity chemical producers face margin pressure from higher net feedstock costs WoW. USGC propane cracker margins turn negative.
• Global polymer values hold up WoW, but global ethylene, propylene, and butadiene values decrease. Methanol and energy values broadly rise WoW.     
• Other global commodity trends flagged in this report comprise monomer, polymer, and feedstock indicators relevant to gauging sector profitability.

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