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Indicator Rises Again

February 1, 2010 | Arnold Pearlman

The leading indicator for the chemical industry added 1.4% in January, following a strong 1.7% rise in December. Fourth-quarter production of chemicals and allied products was 7.1% ahead of the first-quarter lows. There was an even split in the performance of...

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