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German chemical company BASF warns of profit decline due to US tariffs The Breakdown Amid rising trade barriers and macroeconomic shifts, BASF—Europe’s leading chemical producer—has issued a downward revision to its profit forecast for the current year, citing diminished demand resulting from new US tariffs. This strategic signal is underscored

Amal Achieves 52-Week High Amidst Strong Growth in Specialty Chemicals Sector The Breakdown Amal Ltd. has reached a new 52-week high, reflecting robust financial performance and positive sentiment within India’s specialty chemicals and polymers sector. This performance surge is supported by a strong quarterly trend, positive technical factors, and an

Fuel and chemical sectors face risks if Brazil retaliates against U.S. | Business The Breakdown The recent announcement of U.S. tariffs on Brazilian oil exports has introduced a new layer of uncertainty to the global hydrocarbons and refined fuels landscape. While analysts see Brazil’s oil sector as equipped to weather

BASF releases preliminary figures for 2Q 2025 The Breakdown BASF’s preliminary results for Q2 2025 underscore mounting pressures in the chemicals and polymers sector. Sales fell 2.1% year-over-year to €15.77 billion, with ongoing weakness in prices—especially within commodities—further challenged by negative currency movements. While volume gains in agricultural and surface

UK Trade Deficit Stands at $28.5B in May: Tariffs and Shifting Demand Challenge Industry The Breakdown The UK’s trade deficit in May remained steady at £21 billion ($28.5 billion), reflecting persistent structural challenges amid external shocks. Exports and imports both grew modestly, driven by an uptick in chemical and inorganic

Australia’s Ethylene Polymer Tubes, Pipes, and Hoses Market to Grow at CAGR of +0.5% through 2035, Reaching $584M in Value – News and Statistics The Breakdown The Australian rigid tubes, pipes, and hoses segment—driven by polymers of ethylene—is entering a period of measured but resilient expansion. Market forecasts indicate a

Indokem Achieves 52-Week High Amid Strong Performance in Specialty Chemicals Sector The Breakdown Indokem’s stock has surged to a new 52-week high, signaling renewed investor confidence and reflecting the company’s robust performance within the specialty chemicals and polymers sector. This growth comes on the back of strong quarterly financial trends

Company to invest $2.6b on petrochemical company in Ondo The Breakdown A leading petrochemical investor has committed $2.6 billion to develop a greenfield petrochemical complex in Ondo State, Nigeria. This venture, driven by Residents Group Cement and championed by Executive Director Abbas Waziri, is projected for completion within one year.

MarketClarity Insight | Indian Speciality Chemicals: Navigating Volatility in a Global Context The Breakdown India’s specialty chemicals industry is set to deliver uneven first-quarter results, with persistent global headwinds continuing to challenge demand, pricing, and ultimately, growth trajectories. Despite isolated signs of short-term improvement driven by one-off export orders and