EUROPEAN ECONOMY

German plastics, rubber industry more optimistic / Eurozone manufacturing under pressure

ENERGY

Bank sector turmoil dampens oil price / War in Ukraine shifts global approach to energy dependence

REYNOLDS CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Packaging group launches initial public offering on Nasdaq / IPO could raise at least USD 1.18 bn

FAERCH PLAST

Owner EQT selling packaging manufacturer / Sale expected to raise EUR 700m

UNITED KINGDOM

Poor economic data put a strain on the economy / Fear of recession following "Brexit" vote / EU exit appears to have comparatively little impact on plastics segment / BPF conference on strategic vision

CLARIANT

Swiss group continues in loss / Slight recovery shaping up / Masterbatches see improvement

DOW CHEMICAL

“Decisive action” leads to earnings growth despite recession / Styron sale still hanging in balance