Bearish sentiment intensified in the spot polyethylene market this week amid broader weakness in related upstream markets as well as overarching fears about the health of the economy. Resin buyers have backed away from the market and spot prices slid. Many processors reported their September PE... [More]

The spot polypropylene market came under significant downward pressure this week as high volumes of material were offered to a community of uninterested buyers. Resin prices tumbled as suppliers competed to unload inventory. September polypropylene contracts have been widely reported to have sett... [More]

Domestic polystyrene supplies remained tight this week, but prices were pressured lower by widespread worries about mid-term demand and weakness in upstream markets. Falling benzene prices have encouraged processors to believe that PS prices will also be relieved. HIPS were down 3 cents closing ... [More]