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ResourceWise: Apr 29, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
The Chinese UP resin market started to show some recovery in March after coming to a standstill in late January and remaining virtually shut down...
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William Bann: Apr 28, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to shape the polyamide 6 and polyamide 66 markets in all regions from the standpoint of...
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Jennifer Hawkins: Apr 22, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
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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Javier Rivera: Apr 17, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
Everything is uncertain and challenges abound for individuals, industries and society at large in the context of today’s COVID-19 pandemic....
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Regina Sousa: Apr 10, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
Isocyanate markets improved in Q1 2020 but as the COVID-19 outbreak reached worldwide markets the picture changed once again. In previous years,...
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ResourceWise: Mar 31, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
As crude oil and all related markets fell with shocking speed in response to deepening fears over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the maleic...
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Charles Fryer: Mar 25, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
In the space of 11 weeks we have seen Brent crude oil prices fall from just under $70/bbl to $29/bbl. Lower crude oil prices are generally welcomed...
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ResourceWise: Mar 23, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
2019 was a stable yet difficult year for the global orthoxylene and phthalic anhydride markets. The US and European markets are mature and growth...
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Javier Rivera: Mar 18, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
What is Covid-19 virus adding? In a previous promotion “What next for Polyester? What Is Changing in the Economy And Petrochemicals From 2019...
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Javier Rivera: Mar 16, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
Today’s MEG scenario reflects the different and difficult dynamics that will continue to impact and shape markets in the coming months and years.
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Hira Saeed and Carol Li: Mar 2, 2020, 12:00:00 AM
Since the COVID-19 virus hit Europe in January, infection cases have been rising and while initially there was no immediate impact on the market,...
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What has happened since early February?
