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Lack of visibility makes planning a nightmare

China, India, Olefins, Polyolefins, Projects
By John Richardson on 17-Mar-2009
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Is it just me or is sentiment in chemicals markets even more erratic than usual? Only two weeks ago people were talking about an imminent supply glut in polypropylene, but now the talk is of tightness and stable prices.

Perhaps those with more time on their hands have more time to talk.

This lack of visibility must be making planning very difficult indeed.