Recent crude oil and Ex-US naphtha price strength suggest downstream refined product and chemical price support that benefits North American producers relative to Europe and
The price of manufactured goods in the US faces downward pressure into year-end amid lower global input costs – crude oil price strength is a
China has imported ~20% more discounted Russian crude oil YTD in 2023 compared to 2022, a benefit to its global petrochemical production cost position and
Falling mortgage rates and loosening but still tight domestic home supply are spurring housing market activity that could extend into 2024 and prove constructive for
European chemical producers face the challenge of high-cost production positions in globally oversupplied markets, and current trends suggest the region will underperform again in 2024.
Specialty chemical companies have faced myriad demand and cost concerns during the past two years, which has kept equity values in check – cost improvement
US wholesale prices were unchanged MoM in November, while plastic and material prices held up more than chemicals and allied product values – this price
US integrated polyethylene (PE) producer margins reflect strength relative to the global avg. producer margin in 4Q23 – US PE prices have fallen, but its
The recent drop in transportation fuel values has outpaced the decrease in crude oil values, steering attention to chemicals for long-term downstream growth despite its
Global commodity chemical prices are under pressure from the drop in crude oil values and tepid demand – it could result in profit declines for
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