by Research | Oct 14, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Cry Me A River – Low US Inland River Water Levels Impede Agriculture & Chemical Product Flows Key Points: We highlight US inland barge traffic congestion due to low river levels as a headwind for agriculture and chemical markets and working... 
by C-MACC Research | Jul 6, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction When The Levee Breaks – Domestic Polymer Price Premiums At Risk As 2H22 Availability Rises Key Points: North American polypropylene (PP) prices reflect considerable premiums to Asia and monomer levels that will likely shrink in 2H22. We expand... 
by C-MACC Research | Jun 12, 2022 | Sunday Thematic & Weekly Recap
C-MACC Sunday Thematic & Weekly Recap 122 Enemy Of The State – Inflation Broadly Cuts Profits, Blasts Budgets US manufacturers and consumers face persistent inflationary headwinds – our industry indicators and analysis from Washington suggest a quick fix is... 
by Research | Jun 7, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Up On The Roof – Clean Energy Mineral Prices Fall Again In May, Remain Considerably Higher YoY Key Points: Our clean energy mineral price index declined for the second consecutive month in May, after a period of considerable strength. We... 
by Research | Apr 26, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction “Twenty Dollar Nose Bleed” – New Highs For Prices, But Likely Not For Demand Or Profit Margins Key Points: March-quarter business reports highlight considerable cost inflation and emerging signs of end-market demand moderation. Macro indicators...