The Weekly Catalyst
Global Chemical Update – Back To Back
Key Points:
- NW Europe monomer prices reflect support relative to US and Asia values WoW. We flag several factors helping to keep Western commodity premium values from an abrupt decline relative to Asia and note other market trends.
- We discussed global market trends limiting growth investment and why this is setting the stage for long-term commodity inflation in our Sunday thematic, Inaction, Caused By Inflation Fears, Is Driving More Inflation!.
- Other global commodity trends flagged in this report comprise monomer, polymer, and feedstock indicators relevant to gauging sector profitability.
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