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 | May 5, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction SINK-O De Mayo – Chemical Sector Profit Moves Past Tipsy Stage, Few Drunk Enough To Invest Key Points: Global chemical sector margins take a hit from higher energy costs YTD. We foresee mounting product price headwinds in 2H22 as supply... 
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 | May 3, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Energy – US Natural Gas & Ethane Strength Helps Support Chemical Prices, Cuts US Producer Profit Key Points: US natural gas and ethane prices reflect strength relative to Brent Crude and Ex-US naphtha in 2Q22, a negative domestic feedstock... 
by Research | Apr 20, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Something’s Gotta Give – Current Trends Reflect Optimism, Uncertainties Keep Capex Constrained Key Points: Global market indicators remain favorable for US commodity chemical producers relative to peers abroad. We discuss 1H22 chemical price...