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The global ethoxylates market is projected to grow from USD 13.66 billion in 2025 to USD 19.88 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 3.82%. Growth is driven by rising demand for nonionic surfactants in detergents, cleaning products, and agrochemicals. The U.S. market is expected to expand from USD 2.87 billion to USD 4.09 billion over the same period. Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region with a 4.63% CAGR, while North America holds the largest market share at 31.47%.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Sns Insider

Apr 2

The global Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) market is projected to grow from USD 6.01 billion in 2025 to USD 9.54 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 4.73%. Growth is driven by increasing green building adoption, stringent energy codes (IECC 2021, ASHRAE 90.1), and rising demand for moisture-resistant insulation in residential and commercial construction. The U.S. market is expected to grow from USD 2.17 billion to USD 3.44 billion, while Asia Pacific emerges as the fastest-growing region at 5.89% CAGR.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Sns Insider

Apr 1

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that military operations against Iran are expected to conclude within weeks rather than months without deploying ground troops. The conflict, which began with airstrikes on February 28, has disrupted global energy supplies and raised recession concerns. Dow Inc.'s CEO warned that nearly 20% of global petrochemical capacity is blocked with a 250-275 day recovery window after the strait reopens.

Benzinga•Mohd Haider

Mar 28

Dow CEO Jim Fitterling warned that the Iran war has disrupted nearly 20% of global petrochemical capacity due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, with recovery expected to take 250-275 days after reopening. The supply chain disruption will elevate petrochemical prices through year-end and create significant pricing gaps between U.S. and Asian markets, exacerbating economic inequality and potentially pushing interest rates higher.

Benzinga•Eva Mathew

Mar 27

The article analyzes three oil price scenarios for 2026 amid Middle East geopolitical tensions. If oil stays around $100/barrel, upstream producers like Devon Energy benefit most. If prices rise to $200/barrel, producers gain further while refiners and chemical companies suffer from higher input costs. If tensions de-escalate and prices fall, refiners and chemical companies benefit from lower costs, while producers are negatively impacted. Midstream businesses like Enterprise Products Partners remain relatively insulated from price volatility.

The Motley Fool•Reuben Gregg Brewer

Mar 21

The global isopropyl alcohol market is projected to grow from USD 2.97 billion in 2025 to USD 4.70 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 4.70%. Growth is driven by rising demand for disinfectants, sanitizers, and high-purity solvents across pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and industrial cleaning sectors. The U.S. market is expected to expand at a faster rate of 5.63% CAGR, while Asia-Pacific currently dominates with 41.92% market share.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Sns Insider

Mar 19

Chemical giants Dow Inc. and LyondellBasell Industries surged dramatically in March 2026 (9-10% gains) despite recent losses, driven by Middle East geopolitical disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz. Their U.S. Gulf Coast facilities and NGL-based production costs provide competitive advantages as global competitors relying on crude oil-derived feedstocks face higher costs. Multiple Wall Street analysts upgraded ratings and raised price targets, citing margin expansion potential and supply disruptions benefiting these companies.

Investing.com•Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Mar 17

The global propylene oxide market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% through 2030, driven by increasing demand for polyether polyols used in polyurethane foams for automotive and construction applications. Asia Pacific is the largest market, with the automotive industry emerging as the fastest-growing segment due to electric vehicle production and lightweight material requirements.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Marketsandmarkets™

Mar 13

Escalating Middle East conflict is disrupting global commodity markets, with oil, fertilizers, and chemicals experiencing significant supply pressures. BMO analysts warn that crude prices remain undervalued relative to supply risks, while fertilizer and chemical producers face margin expansion opportunities. Battery production and nickel markets face indirect threats through sulfur supply disruptions.

Benzinga•Stjepan Kalinic

Mar 13

The global Metallocene LDPE market is projected to grow from USD 9.20 billion in 2025 to USD 17.31 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 6.52%. Growth is driven by advanced polymer processing technology, increased demand for flexible packaging, and sustainability trends. The U.S. market alone is valued at USD 2.45 billion in 2025. Zerconocene catalysts dominate with 45.5% market share, while films represent the largest application segment at 50.2%. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region with a 6.80% CAGR.

GlobeNewswire Inc.•Sns Insider

Mar 12