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DOW CHEMICAL 

Hefty dividend cut after steep Q2 sales drop / Outlook sees higher Q3 earnings on cost cuts, potentially higher PE margins

25.07.2025 — By Marilyn Gerlach — In a move to preserve cash amidst a global trade war and prolonged industry downturn, chemical behemoth Dow Chemical (Midland, Michigan, USA; www.dow.com) has slashed its dividend significantly and said it would step up the pace of cost cuts.The group announced a 50% dividend ...

25.07.2025 EU POLICY  Commission presents new seven-year budget / Council, Parliament oppose taxation plans

25.07.2025 INDONESIA  Trade deal with US includes USD 8 bn for refineries – report / Jakarta to cut tariffs on nearly all US goods

25.07.2025 EUROPEAN CAR MARKET  Registrations fall in June, H1 / EVs retain lead in market share / UK vehicle output plummets

24.07.2025 PLASTICS ECONOMY GERMANY  Hope as a guiding principle / Plastics industry takes cautious “wait and see” approach / Sales volumes and prices remain problematic / One third satisfied with new government – KI Dialog survey

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25.07.2025 VERSALIS  Italian petrochemical group posts heavy losses again / Capacity utilisation falls below 50%

25.07.2025 POLYMER PRICES  Butadiene August: Falling contract for fifth month running

25.07.2025 LOGISTICS  Shipping companies massively expand capacity / Freight rates plummet

25.07.2025 USA  EPA loses even more muscle / Zeldin touts big savings through ‘organisational improvements' and job cuts / NGOs challenge pollution rule exemptions

25.07.2025 BOREALIS Plans for first mechanical recycling plant shelved for now

25.07.2025 AST KUNSTSTOFFVERARBEITUNG  Extension of cooperation with Dansk Emballage / Expansion plans for PE recycling in Denmark

24.07.2025 PLASTIC PIPES & PRODUCTS  Egyptian pipe maker expands production capacities

24.07.2025 CURTEC US investor acquires Dutch packaging specialist / Plans to expand in US market

24.07.2025 GUALA CLOSURES  Italian closures specialist opens plant in Scotland

23.07.2025 IFCO Emirati investor Adia divests German container service provider

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