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Global chemical industry market volatility

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Latest: Chemical prices rise in August amid West Asia conflict and crude oil hikes

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and West Asia, alongside rising crude oil prices, have contributed to volatility and price increases within the global chemical industry. In Germany, the chemical and pharmaceuti

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Rhine and Danube low-water crisis impacts industry and power

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Latest: Oberwesel cancels ‘Rhein in Flammen’ due to low Rhine water levels

The low-water crisis on the Rhine has reached critical extremes. At the Kaub gauging station, water levels reached 16 cm on August 10, 2026, with forecasts suggesting they may drop into single digits. This threatens to s