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Polyolefin prices hit bottom in the first week of December as buoyant demand and low seller margins helped markets snap a long losing streak. Year-to-date low prices for most PP and PE grades attracted interest from several buyers and traders who had postponed their purchases until the Plast Eurasia. Easing sales pressure before the new year, suppliers have already taken a firmer approach for PP, while PE is projected to follow suit soon. Yet, it remains to be seen whether the potential hikes will be absorbed by the markets next month...

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Aug 25 2017

05:04

October Brent crude fell 53 cents to $52.04/bbl Thursday

by ChemOrbis Editorial Team - content@chemorbis.com

25/08/2017 (05:04)

ICE October Brent crude was down 53 cents to settle at $52.04/barrel on Thursday.

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