by Research | May 5, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction SINK-O De Mayo – Chemical Sector Profit Moves Past Tipsy Stage, Few Drunk Enough To Invest Key Points: Global chemical sector margins take a hit from higher energy costs YTD. We foresee mounting product price headwinds in 2H22 as supply...
by Research | May 3, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Energy – US Natural Gas & Ethane Strength Helps Support Chemical Prices, Cuts US Producer Profit Key Points: US natural gas and ethane prices reflect strength relative to Brent Crude and Ex-US naphtha in 2Q22, a negative domestic feedstock...
by Research | Apr 29, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Pause – Commodity Equities May Take A Breather Here, Despite Compelling Long Term Fundamentals Key Points: US commodity chemicals outperformed YTD, but we think a price/margin pullback among these producers is likely in 2H22. We argue that US...
by C-MACC Research | Feb 20, 2022 | Sunday Thematic & Weekly Recap
C-MACC Sunday Thematic & Weekly Recap 106 M&A Drives Value, Offers Less Risk, But Will Cause Shortages Strategic M&A, as a low-risk alternative to major organic growth Capex options, is picking up, and activity is unlikely to dissipate in 2022 despite high... by Research | Feb 16, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Right Down The Line – Domestic Market Indicators Support Case For Industrial Production Reshoring Key Points: US industrial health indicators suggest domestic chemical demand could exceed most 2022 expectations, presenting a positive case for...