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October 6, 2008

Weaker Demand, Credit Crunch Squeeze Chemical Makers

Lindsey Bewley

Slowing demand is likely to put a crimp on industry margins and earnings, analysts say. Moreover, the credit crunch could worsen demand, they say “While the credit market turmoil has not fully hit the economy, we are starting to see signs of a slowdown...

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