Posted September 27, 2022 by David Patten

Good News for Spray Foam

After last month’s jarring 12.6% tumble, which sent the SAAR to the lowest level since Jan 2016, US new home sales were expected to slide again if at a far more moderate pace

Posted September 27, 2022 by David Patten

Comments confirmed that the mood is dismal and turning uglier by the day: “Although U.S. housing prices remain substantially above their year-ago levels, July’s report reflects a forceful deceleration,” says Craig J. Lazzara, Managing Director at S&P DJI.

Posted September 27, 2022 by David Patten

LyondellBasell Changes

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announces organizational changes to increase value from existing assets and targeted growth opportunities while accelerating the development of our circular and low carbon solutions to meet increasing market demand.

Posted September 23, 2022 by David Patten

Propylene Falls 5c/lb in September

Chemical grade is now $0.425/lb

Posted September 21, 2022 by David Patten

Container Rates Update

Fall In Container Spot Rates “Much Steeper”, “Less Orderly” Than Expected

Shipping liner executives predicted a continued drop in spot rates during their latest quarterly calls,

Posted September 20, 2022 by David Patten

Housing Upside but Concern

In a nice surprise to the upside, the Census Bureau housing report indicated that housing starts jumped a larger-than-expected 12.2% to a 1.575-million-unit pace,

Posted September 17, 2022 by David Patten