Owners of European chemical facilities looking to exit (a long and lengthening list) likely face few interested buyers, none of whom would pay anything or
General Thoughts: We discuss low-cost global polyolefin producers painting a positive picture of demand through 2029; however, global supply growth outpacing demand is the major
General Thoughts: Western commodity chemical price support relative to Asia since late 2023 amid logistic issues and supply curtailments could dissipate by 2H24, pinching profits
After the commodity price surge of 2021-2022, many producer equity values have followed their respective commodity prices lower in 2023 – an abrupt rebound in