ACC's September CAB Shows Slow Growth, Production Increases

ACC’s monthly Chemical Activity Barometer gained 0.3% in September—the third consecutive monthly increase. Of key indicators measured, production-related indicators, chemical company equities, and production grew, while inventories and prices remained flat.  “While it is encouraging to see three consecutive months of gains, this is not yet cause for celebration,” says Kevin Swift, chief economist at ACC. “Rather, what we’re seeing is that the CAB is signaling subpar economic growth into 2013 as the economy continues to...

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