After a steep, and somewhat surprising increase in PGP prices in the middle of Q1, Propylene prices have since dropped back to the low $.40/lb range in recent weeks. As also reviewed in our recent podcast episode with Kathy Hall (Episode 089 of The View from Jamestown, Podcast Edition), the spike in the middle of Q1 caught some players off-guard, in what has been predicted to be a brief spike. Although contract values remain high for April, the spot market has begun to tail off.
Markets across the globe are taking a serious look at production and capacities, and recently have seen a wave of consolidation in the face of
Markets are largely pricing in a fed rate cut at the upcoming September meeting. According to CME, markets are pricing in an 87% probability of
TheChemCo · Episode 129: Business as Usual – August 2025 “The View from Jamestown” Chemical Podcast Hosted by The Chemical Company Episode 129 | August
Understanding the nuances of the US-EU trade agreement—especially the recently established 15% tariff threshold—can help importers make informed decisions and effectively manage costs on new
As summer is in full-swing, planners and purchasing managers slowly start to turn their attention to fall and winter bids, requirements and budgets. The effects
