Episode 946: Europe acetone, phenol and derivative chain sentiment slightly more positive, but will it last?

Europe's acetone, phenol and derivative chain has seen some small pockets of optimism in terms of January demand but challenges remain, with the economic climate still fragile and increases in new China capacity potentially upsetting global trade flows this year.Acetone spot and contract activity upturn – but operating rates still heavily reduced on sluggish phenolGrowing optimism around MMA demand, although supply picture could tighten later in Q1BPA, epoxy and PC demand reasonable, but import and macro-economic headwinds remain