by Research | May 12, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction 2step – PPI Outpaces CPI In April, Supporting Case For Further Chemical End-Market Price Hikes Key Points: Producer price hikes have outpaced consumer prices YTD, suggesting end-market price increases are still ahead in many product chains. We... 
by Research | May 4, 2022 | ESG, Recycling, & Climate, Monthly Thematic Piece
C-MACC Weekly “CRETER” (Climate etc.) ESG Pledges Mount in Earnings and Sustainability Reports; Unclear How Many Are Viable & Supported By Real Action Plans Corporate quarterly and sustainability reports are full of good intentions and targets, but... 
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 Research | Apr 22, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction The Paper Chase – 2Q22 Sector Indicators In Focus, Feedstock Flexibility A Plus For European Producers Key Points: The global energy landscape significantly shifted in mid-1Q22, which has resulted in sector followers looking past many better... 
by Research | Apr 20, 2022 | ESG, Recycling, & Climate, Monthly Thematic Piece
C-MACC Weekly “CRETER” (Climate etc.) The Need to Count Carbon – All Things Renewable Are Not Good The route to renewable fuels and materials is not as simple as using a plant-based input, and carbon sources and sinks matter. The need for audits will...