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Farid Muzaffar CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 02 Apr. 2026

US President Donald Trump signalled that the Iran conflict is nearing its endgame, but struck a markedly hawkish tone by warning of potential escalation targeting critical infrastructure if no deal is reached.

Farid Muzaffar CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 01 Apr. 2026

Southeast Asian polyolefin markets are accelerating into a synchronised, cost-driven upswing amid deepening supply crunches , while Chinese PVC offers ease as a post-VAT lull dampens regional demand.

Farid Muzaffar CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 31 Mar. 2026

Relentless upstream costs are pushing Indonesian polyolefins to extremes , while a fleeting pre-VAT export rush temporarily masks fundamental fragility in China's PVC market.

Farid Muzaffar CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 30 Mar. 2026

Escalating Middle Eastern conflicts are driving energy markets higher, compounding a severe regional petrochemical supply squeeze triggered by South Korea's abrupt naphtha export ban.

Farid Muzaffar CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 27 Mar. 2026

Asian naphtha surges as Middle East disruption tightens supply chain globally while shortages intensify as demand lags with Malaysian PE hitting historic highs.

Farid Muzaffar CommoPlast Asia Sdn Bhd

[FREE] Morning Briefing - 26 Mar. 2026

Divergent supply extremes are currently driving Asian polyolefin markets, balancing massive Chinese overcapacity against localized structural tightness in Indonesia.