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Ineos announced on October 6 its intention to close two production units at its Rheinberg, Germany, site, including the allylics plant that makes...
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Hopes that the global phenol prices were on a downtrend in Q4 were dashed in October as producers in the US and Europe announced plans to increase...
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Bisphenol A availability has been critically tight in all regions since the start of this year. Spot prices have soared to record highs over the last...
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Consumer sentiment may have plunged to its darkest depths at the end of Q1 2021 after a series of events led to a widespread shortage of...
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After an abysmal Covid-hit May-June, the epoxy resins market was relieved to see the first shoots of improving demand in July and August. However, by...
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Acetone has seen some dramatic lows and highs since 2018. Global supply has gone from huge oversupply to very tight in less than two years. During...
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The global economy came to a virtual standstill in the first half of 2020 as countries introduced lockdown measures in a bid to control the Covid-19...
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It has been a few tough months for the global economy – an unprecedented pandemic and the ensuing widespread lockdowns have had a devastating impact...
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March business in the US and Europe took everyone by surprise by remaining in rude health despite the global economic shock caused by Covid-19. It...
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Acetone prices have been in perpetual hell for the last 18 months - values plunged to historical lows in mid to late 2019, falling significantly...
