by Research | May 18, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Summertime Sadness – Cost Inflation Depresses Most Chemical Product Chain Profits, Keep Tissues Handy Key Points: Chemical product chain profitability mostly turned negative in 1H22 due to higher costs not being fully factored into lagging... 
by Research | May 10, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Gasoline – Consumer Budget Shifts Are A Growing Risk Facing Chemical Sector Efforts To Raise Prices Key Points: Chemical price hike initiatives to recapture margin amid cost inflation and material shortages are in motion while consumer demand... 
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 28, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Around The World – Sector 1Q22 Reports Reflect Many Benefits That Face Mounting Headwinds Key Points: Chemical sector 1Q22 reports broadly beat expectations but reflect limited growth investment amid considerable global uncertainty. Efforts to... 
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...