Brazil’s chemicals producer prices nearly 2% up in January on strong fertilizers gains
SAO PAULO (ICIS)–Brazil’ chemicals producer prices rose 1.70% in January, [...]
US gasoline supplies fall despite rise in refinery run rates
HOUSTON (ICIS)–US gasoline supplies fell during the week ended 27 [...]
CRUDE SUMMARY: Oil steadies but still sees waves of volatility throughout day
Shipping through Strait of Hormuz paralyzed for fifth day Unconfirmed [...]
Container carriers implement emergency ops for cargo to, from several Middle East ports
HOUSTON (ICIS)–Container ship companies have implemented emergency operations for cargoes [...]
Brazil GDP grows 2.3% in 2025 but fourth-quarter weakness flags fading domestic momentum
SAO PAULO (ICIS)–Brazil’s economy grew 2.3% in 2025, official data [...]
European melamine suppliers facing higher gas costs, import disruption in wake of Middle East conflict
LONDON (ICIS)–The European melamine market is facing higher local production [...]
Higher oil prices a mixed blessing for Brazil as inflation risks offset trade gains – bank
SAO PAULO (ICIS)–A surge in global oil prices following US [...]
CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude prices spike as Middle East conflict effectively blocks Gulf tanker traffic
Oil price spike less than feared as optimism remains that [...]
Update to ICIS Topics: US-Iran conflict – impact on chemicals and energy
Visit the ICIS US-Iran conflict: impact on chemical and energy markets topic [...]
PET recycler IMER shuts down operations in Mexico
SAO PAULO (ICIS)–Industria Mexicana de Reciclaje (IMER) has ceased operations [...]