# Outlook: ‘Synchronized Global Upswing’ Unravels As U.S. Chemical Industry Growth Continues

> The American Chemistry Council's year-end 2018 outlook says global economic expansion has slowed while US growth remains strong. It projects US chemical production volume to rise 3.6 percent in 2019 and flags rising trade tensions as a risk.

- Date: 2018-12-05 · published 2018-12-05T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/61876-outlook-synchronized-global-upswing-unravels-as-u-s-chemical-industry-growth
- Commodities: [Methionine](https://feedsoft.ai/c/METH.md)

## Why it matters

The chemical sector outlook has little direct bearing on feed commodity prices, though slower global growth and trade risks are a mild bearish macro signal for demand.

## Sources

- americanchemistry.com: https://www.americanchemistry.com/chemistry-in-america-industry-innovation-impact/news-trends/press-release/2018/outlook-synchronized-global-upswing-unravels-as-us-chemical-industry-growth-continues

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