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3d illustration, Middle east region map with Iran

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“Operation Epic Fury”: The U.S. and Israel’s Coordinated and Highly Strategized Takeover of Iran—What Are Our Expectations?

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a coordinated strike targeting multiple Iranian military assets simultaneously, targeting...

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ResourceWise Molecules to Markets Episode 3, How the Ethane Advantage Reshaped Global Chemicals

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[Video] Molecules to Markets Episode 3: How the Ethane Advantage Reshaped Global Chemicals

The global chemical industry rarely moves in straight lines.

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Global Development Trends of the Paper Industry and Corporate M&A Investment Strategies

The global pulp and paper industry is entering a new phase of structural transformation. While overall growth remains steady, regional divergence is...

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Moneyball for Pulp and Paper: How Data-Driven Benchmarking Improves Mill Performance

If you've seen the film Moneyball, then you know it's a true story of how the Oakland A's transformed baseball by using data and analytics to...

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Should You Buy That Pulp or Paper Company? A ResourceWise Framework for Investors

A private equity partner once told me that buying industrial assets is much like real estate – one makes money “on the buy”. That insight has proven...

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chlor-alkali and PVC 2025 review and 2026 outlook

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Chlor-alkali and PVC: 2025 Review and 2026 Outlook

The chloralkali and PVC industries ended 2025 facing another year defined more by structural adjustment than short-term volatility. Global...

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PET and raw materials 2025 market review and 2026 outlook

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PET and Raw Materials: 2025 Review and 2026 Outlook

The global polyester value chain entered 2025 under mounting pressure, shaped by chronic overcapacity, unsustainably low profitability, and...

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2026 solvent market outlook

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2026 Solvent Market Outlook

Heading into 2026, U.S. solvent markets tied to construction, automotive, inks, and adhesives remain caught between tariff-driven cost pressures,...

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americas methanol outlook 2026 market expectations

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Americas Methanol Outlook: 2026 Market Expectations

Supply Conditions: A Long Market Heading Into 2026 The Americas' methanol market enters 2026 with a decisively long supply base, subdued derivative...

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glycols and glycol derivatives 2026 market outlook

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Glycols and Glycol Derivatives: 2026 Market Outlook

Macroeconomic and Industry Environment: Slow Growth and Structural Length Global macroeconomic indicators suggest a subdued yet moderately improving...

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global chemical value chains face uneven rationalization across key markets

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Global Chemical Value Chains Face Uneven Rationalization Across Key Markets

Rationalization across major chemical value chains continues at uneven speeds, shaped by demand contraction, persistent oversupply, and regional...

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orthoxylene and phthalic anhydride 2025 market review and 2026 outlook

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Orthoxylene and Phthalic Anhydride: 2025 Market Review and 2026 Outlook

Market Overview: A Year of Weak Demand and Shifting Dynamics Throughout 2025, the orthoxylene and phthalic anhydride markets were shaped by three...

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