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Second Phase of Jersey City’s Bayfront Nabs $8.6 Million Investment The Breakdown The Bayfront redevelopment project in Jersey City—one of the nation’s largest ongoing urban transformations—has moved into its next stage with $8.6 million in equity funding for the Cove Point phase. This milestone accelerates the conversion of 95 acres

Advance Polymer Composite Market – Industry Trends and Forecast The Breakdown The advanced polymer composites market is primed for robust growth, with a projected CAGR of 7.6% through 2033, elevating the global market from $11.7 billion in 2023 to $24.2 billion by 2033. Demand across critical sectors—including automotive, aerospace, marine,

EPA Rescinds Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions Harm Human Health, Hobbling U.S. Climate Action The Breakdown The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a move to rescind the agency’s so-called “endangerment finding” — a scientific and regulatory cornerstone established in 2009 that classified greenhouse gases as a danger to public

Navigating Industry Headwinds and Assessing the Path to Recovery The Breakdown Celanese Corporation, a longstanding leader in specialty chemicals, now faces unprecedented volatility despite financial outperformance in Q2 2025. Revenues and earnings outpaced forecasts, yet investor sentiment sharply reversed—underscoring the disconnect between operational results and perceived future stability. The company’s

Which sectors will be hit the most? – Firstpost The Breakdown The United States’ decision to impose a sweeping 25% tariff on a broad spectrum of Indian exports marks a significant inflection point for global trade, with specialty chemicals, polymers, and other manufacturing sectors deeply intertwined in the fallout. India’s

French specialty gas maker Air Liquide signs $2.9 bn deal to acquire DIG Airgas from Macquarie The Breakdown In a strategic move underscoring renewed confidence in the Korean industrial gas market, Air Liquide has committed $2.9 billion to the 100% acquisition of DIG Airgas from Macquarie Asset Management. As Korea’s

Polyvinyl Butyral Market worth $1.9 billion by 2030 The Breakdown The global polyvinyl butyral (PVB) market is approaching a pivotal phase, projected to reach $1.9 billion by 2030. Underpinning this expansion are its applications in automotive safety glass, architectural glazing, and renewable energy systems. Growing vehicle production and rising urbanization

Azerbaijan’s chemical industry strengthens despite mixed trends in key products The Breakdown Azerbaijan’s chemical sector has posted robust growth over the first seven months of 2025, even as key product segments reveal uneven trajectories. While the overall industry expansion signals underlying market vitality, granular product performance highlights both resilience and

Donald Trump tariffs: India plans cushion for US-hit sectors; new export mission to aid MSMEs, explore new markets The Breakdown Recent executive action from the U.S. administration has doubled tariffs on imports from India in affected sectors, specifically textiles and chemicals. This substantial 50% tariff, announced in response to geopolitical