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Economic Outlook

A line graph shows Japan's Nikkei Index growth, increases China wishes to emulate with its 2024 stimulus package.

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China Stimulus: View From the Sidelines

Picture of Jane Denny Jane Denny: Oct 23, 2024 5:10:45 AM

In line with other nations targeting fiscal policy to kickstart economic growth, China has plans to cut interest rates by the close of October 2024....

A graph showing how US and European methanol price compare, but as it emerges that there will be a shortage of methanol in Europe from 2025.

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Chemicals Plant Closures White Paper: A Decade of Decimation?

Picture of Jane Denny Jane Denny: Jul 19, 2024 9:27:40 AM

When plants producing feedstocks for intermediates and end products idle—or shut down completely—during economic downturns, the impacts are not...