CRUDE SUMMARY: Talk of a ceasefire proposal caps benchmark crude prices
US Fed Chair hints at interest rate reductions in coming [...]
Shell’s Q4 lube profit rises
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–Shell’s profit from its lubricating oil unit extended its [...]
Europe soda ash outlook stable in Q1, supply unaffected by hampered sea logistics
LONDON (ICIS)– Europe soda ash has observed some major shifts [...]
CRUDE SUMMARY: Oil prices dip on Brent expiry day as Chinese economic gloom deepens
Chinese manufacturing sector remained in contraction in January Worries that [...]
China’s toluene demand to improve after Lunar New Year holiday
SINGAPORE (ICIS)–China’s domestic toluene market is likely to remain supported [...]
CRUDE SUMMARY: Oil prices higher ahead of Brent expiry, lower US dollar index
A fall on US dollar index boosted trading Disruptions of [...]
Braskem seeks February increase on US PP
SAO PAULO (ICIS)–Braskem America announced a price increase of 2 [...]
Europe January nylon 6 and 6,6 contract prices stable to softer
LONDON (ICIS)–European nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 contract prices for [...]
CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude market pressured by China’s property crisis, stronger US dollar
Chinese property giant Evergrande ordered to liquidate Market digests new [...]
Mexico starts anti-dumping investigation against polyester resin from China
HOUSTON (ICIS)–On 29 January, Mexico accepted Alpek and Indorama’s request [...]