21 Feb 2024
Following a disappointing auction result in the previous session, Shenhua stepped up the effort to encourage purchasing activities by offering CNY70-80/ton discounts on the auction prices, leading to improved dealt volume today.
20 Feb 2024
Asian market participants initially expected a $10-20/ton increase from the producer, citing the weak demand ahead of the fasting month as a justification.
Sellers reckoned this would pressure the buyers to accept the increased price point due to the low on-hand inventory, in addition to the strong crude price at present.
The trading market is forecasted to have mediocre sales this week as more buyers take on a reserved approach to monitor the upcoming market direction.
19 Feb 2024
The resilient upstream ethylene costs, persistent shipping challenges, and lack of availability that stemmed from the recent shutdown supported the price decision.
The post-holiday demand status remains unclear on the first trading day of the week, yet the producer inclined to a rather bullish stance.
On the first trading day of the week, a key Malaysian producer surprised the market by announcing March PE shipment offers to Vietnam with large increases
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