by Research | May 13, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction I Need A Dollar – US Chemical Product Export Headwinds Rise, Sector Challenges Mount In 2Q Key Points: The US Dollar has strengthened relative to major foreign currencies YTD, creating headwinds for US chemical product exporters. Rising... 
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... 
by C-MACC Research | Apr 17, 2022 | Sunday Thematic & Weekly Recap
C-MACC Sunday Thematic & Weekly Recap 114 Danger Zone: Misplaced Optimism Possible In 2022 Guidance Strong 1Q22 results, which will likely include comments on strong order books, are unlikely to reflect upcoming downstream and end-product demand weakness.... 
by Research | Apr 14, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Accident Reported Ahead – Mounting Inventory Holdings Negative for Industry Pricing Power Key Points: Domestic chemical production and logistic issues resulted in downward pressure on inventory positions to meet demand in 2H20/2021. We discuss... 
by Research | Apr 8, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Your Time Is Gonna Come –US Spot Ethylene Length To Fall, Long Term Market Fundamentals Compelling Key Points: Overseas ethylene and derivative markets reflect strength relative to the US ethylene market YTD, but this does not suggest domestic...