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US natural HDPE PCR prices rising on higher feedstock costs
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Post-consumer recycled (PCR) high density polyethylene (HDPE) prices have increased, though not to the full extent seen in natural bale feedstock costs. Pellet prices often trail bale...
Softening US virgin PE markets to weigh on PIR PE demand
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Though mixed-colored post-industrial recycled polyethylene (R-PE) flake and pellet prices are flat, the players are likely to feel the impact of softening virgin markets, especially...
US natural HDPE bale prices resume ascent on strong demand
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Prices for natural high density polyethylene (HDPE) bales continue to rise across the US. East Coast bale prices were heard offered as high as 58.5 cents/lb, pending further market...
US yogurt consumption shows momentum among retail food sales, benefiting PP, PS
DENVER, Colorado (ICIS)--US consumer consumption of yogurt is surging, making it one of the leading categories of retail food sales, according to an executive at packaged food producer Cargill. A...
As overheating fears in Brazil grow, Mexico’s slowdown deeper than expected
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--The financial week in Latin America ends with the confirmation that its two largest economies’ performance is taking diverging paths as Brazil's unexpected healthy growth brings...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Oil prices rally over Middle East ceasefire talks skepticism
Crude prices rally on week as Middle East risk premium increases US dollar rises again in the run in to the US presidential election September Indian crude imports up year on year US onshore oil
China faster than EU in race for export markets, analysts say
LONDON (ICIS)--China is quicker in cutting free trade agreements (FTAs) than the EU in the fight for export markets, analysts told participants at a webinar hosted by German chemical producers’...
Europe styrene November contract discussions delayed by holiday
LONDON (ICIS)--The European styrene November barge contract price negotiations will be delayed by a public holiday observed in parts of Europe on 1 November. Discussions are expected to take place...
Mexico’s manufacturing output flat in August, construction’s down nearly 5%
SAO PAULO (ICIS)--Mexico’s manufacturing output stayed flat in August, compared with July, and is losing steam in the year-on-year comparison as the overall economy is showing signs of a slowdown,...
Europe Q4 TiO2 contracts roll for main EU/west product; some firming in east Europe
LONDON (ICIS)--Europe titanium dioxide (TiO2) contract prices have rolled over for main EU/western product in the fourth quarter, as attempts to increase prices fell flat, despite the EU anti dumping...
European acetone spot slides as sentiment becomes more bearish
LONDON (ICIS)--European spot acetone free delivered (FD) prices fell again this week as demand remained weak, and sellers reported limited activity. Talk of imports, plus less chance to export/lower...
Europe methanol spot prices jump by double digits, hitting March 2022 highs
LONDON (ICIS)--European methanol spot prices firmed by 5% this week, reaching highs not seen since March 2022. Spot physical trading seen in the week on an FOB Rotterdam (Rdam) basis: Day Deal...
Argentina’s September lube demand falls
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Argentina’s lube demand fell for an 11th month in September in the face of a sustained slide in the country’s economic activity. The contraction raised the prospect of deepening...
Germany business sentiment improves in October after four declines
LONDON (ICIS)--Sentiment among companies in Germany improved in October, following four monthly declines, Munich-based research group ifo said on Friday. The ifo Business Climate Index rose to 86.5...
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