In the last fortnight, Crude oil price declined slowly due to amid volatility in trading sentiment. Crude prices opened with robust sentiment during the early last fortnight, as the German Investor Confidence index rose. In the second half of the last fortnight, selling offers for Crude oil opened with mixed reaction. The market was concerned that following this move by the EU, retaliation from Iran may disrupt the oil supply. The price rise was also supported by gains witnessed in the U.S durable goods orders meant to last at least three years.

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In the last fortnight, Naphtha price increased at slow and steady pace despite of volatile energy market. In Asian market, major consumer market was shut due to Lunar New Year festival. In the second half of the last fortnight, Naphtha continued to remain firm as demand for energy product outperform strongly due to cold-wave in northern hemisphere. In Asian market, Naphtha sellers were still optimistic because closed arbitrage window from European region will support supply tightness in region.

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Paraxylene price opened with firm sentiment at the higher prices and maintained the level despite of fluctuations in the energy market during the last fortnight. Paraxylene sellers were further bullish as major PX supplier announced for planned outage. In the second half of the last fortnight, PX prices in Asia continued to increase as availability was tight and demand remained strong. By the end of the last fortnight, PX prices continued to march higher with support of global energy market and firm support of downstream demand.

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PTA price increased in the last fortnight due to optimistic market sentiment from downstream. In the beginning of the first half of the last fortnight, market remained in the favor of sellers. In the second half of the last fortnight, PTA market reopened up with firm sentiment. At the end of the last fortnight, PTA market players were still optimistic due to firm demand and robust upstream market. Market expert maintained their cautious stance as there were many external factors and uncertainties were looming around PTA business.

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In the last fortnight, Ethylene prices increased at constant rate in line with growing demand. According to market experts, buying activity from downstream market is expected to remain robust in post holiday scenario. In the second half of the last fortnight, Ethylene market opened with steady sentiment. Demand was bit dull as Chinese traders were on Lunar New Year holidays, but prices remained firm because of dropped in Japanese Ethylene production. Price hike was mainly attributed by higher feedstock prices according to market experts.

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In the last fortnight, selling offers for MEG remained firm with the help of favorable market fundamentals. Even sellers were less interested in selling with expectation of better price fundamentals after the holidays. In the second half of the last fortnight, MEG price retained the higher level with the support of firm feedstock price. MEG sellers were prepared for sharp price hike post the Chinese New Year holidays, but due to mixed trend in February contractual nomination, buyers did not participate actively.

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Polyester chip prices remained stable in this time in the Asian region in USD based market with firm feedstock market sentiment. Polyester chip market was in stagnation in the last week before the holidays in the Chinese domestic market. Polyester chip prices surged up in USD based market during the second half of this last fortnight in the Asian region after Spring Festival holidays. The Chinese domestic polyester chip market was very quite during the period due to Lunar New Year holidays.

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Polyester staple fibre prices remained stabled in the Asian region in USD based market during the first half of this last fortnight. Polyester staple fibre sales were slack towards the end of the first half of this last fortnight. Polyester staple fibre prices are expected to remain bullish in the near future as demand will improve to replenish stocks. Polyester staple fibre prices went up the second half of this last fortnight in the Asian region in USD based market. The producers took the advantages of extremely low inventories to push prices for margin improvement.

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Polyester filament yarn market remained firm and prices went up this time in USD based Asian market in line with other polyester products. Polyester filament yarn market remained stable during the second half of this last fortnight in the Chinese domestic market due to Spring Festival holidays. The Chinese polyester filament yarn markets stabilised with stable price during the week. During the first half of this last fortnight, polyester filament yarn market was quite due to Lunar New Year holidays.

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In the last fortnight, selling offers for Propylene increased significantly. In Asian market, as Chinese market approaching towards the Lunar New Year holidays, market speculators were highly optimistic for post holiday scenario and reluctant to sell. In the second half of the last fortnight, Propylene prices increased with support of firmer energy rates, a good buying pulse and firmer downstream prices. In European market also, price of Propylene increased with the same reason.

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In the last fortnight, price of Acrylonitrile increased mainly due to supply crunch. In the early last fortnight, sellers and traders were not in hurry to sell-off goods as buyers negotiated highly, while demand from Chinese market diminished slowly. In the second half of the last fortnight, ACN offers maintained bullish trend with firm support of availability tightness, good demand and hike in contractual prices. In U.S.A market, selling offers for ACN remained bullish due to firm demand from textiles and plastic sectors.

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Acrylic fibre prices remained firm in the Asian region in USD-based market with support from raw material costs and tight supply. China acrylic fiber market was quiet and transactions gradually stopped and the prices slightly consolidated. The USD-based market remained firm and prices went up during the second half of this last fortnight in line with rising Acrylonitrile costs. However, no support had been spotted from downstream yarn market yet, with regards to demand, overseas trades or order intake.

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In the last fortnight, Polypropylene price increased due expected short term supply shortage. During the first half of the last fortnight, PP Raffia price gained mainly because of higher feedstock values and optimistic outlook for February. In the second half of the last fortnight, PP prices continued to march ahead despite of slow buying trend. At the end of the last fortnight, Chinese market reopened and price of PP Raffia significantly jumped up. In Overall global PP market, speculators were more optimistic for short term price rally in near future.

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Benzene price finished with considerable gain after rise and fall in the last fortnight. In the beginning of the last fortnight, market sentiment was optimistic as downstream buyers actively participated in the market. In the second half of the last fortnight, Benzene prices opened at the higher level. By the end of the second half of the last fortnight, there was technical decline in Benzene prices. According to market experts this high price trend is expected to continue in near future as user continued to replace the inventories.

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In the last fortnight, Caprolactam price increased in the global market on the back of favorable market fundamentals. Buyers were not in hurry to make stockpiles during the Chinese New Year holidays, due to which overall trading volume declined in market, which affected the CPL price. In the second half of the last fortnight, trading atmosphere remained light due to sporadic deals with much actual negotiations. During the second half of the last fortnight, trading volume was moderate and in relatively smaller value and volumes.

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In the last fortnight, Nylon chip market remains elevated with the firm support from downstream market. Market experts expected substantially large demand from downstream textile sector when Chinese market reopened. In the second half of the last fortnight, price of Nylon Chip remained firm over the optimistic market outlook and robust feedstock prices. During the second half of the last fortnight, price hike in Nylon chip was slower due to which Nylon Chip producer even declined their plant operation rate, to prevent valuable inventories.

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Nylon filament yarn market remained firm and stable in USD based market in Asian region during the first half of this last fortnight. Nylon filament yarn market is facing increasing cost pressure; while downstream demand tends to shrink as rising number of mills suspend production. Nylon filament yarn prices went up in USD based market in Asian region due to support from strong feedstock market during the second half of this last fortnight. Demand, on the other hand, remained poor as downstream users were just slowly ramping up production.

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Cotton linter price went up during the first half of this last fortnight in the Chinese domestic market. Market demand for linter and pulp strengthened a little, and traders hiked their offers tentatively. It is expected that cotton linter price is expected to remain firm due to tight supply. Cotton linter price remained stable during the second half of this last fortnight in the Chinese domestic market. There were few offers on dissolving pulp market and most participants took a wait-and-see approach.

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Viscose staple fibre market went up this time in the Asian region in USD based market. Producers picked up offers after the holiday in the Chinese domestic market but trades were moderate at high rates since not many downstream plants resumed operation. Viscose staple fibre prices were stable during the period in the Chinese domestic market. Prices in viscose staple fibre market remained stable during the second half of this last fortnight in the Chinese domestic market due to Spring Festival holidays.

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Viscose filament yarn market remained stable this time in Asian region in USD based market. Viscose filament yarn market followed range bound move before Spring Festival holidays. Due to Spring Festivals holidays, downstream market remained thin and trading volumes reduced during the first half of this last fortnight. Viscose filament yarn market was largely stable. Producers focused on collecting back capital and few new orders were signed. Prices rolled over to those before the Spring Festival. Trading activity was subdued.

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Cotton prices further went up on the international markets during the first half of this last fortnight, as demand from China looks much larger than previously expected. Cotton market turned somewhat bullish during the first half of this last fortnight. With cotton fibre and yarn inventories at low levels in the textile chain and a rebound in cotton yarn prices on the international market, there are signs that cotton fiber prices could again rise in the coming weeks. Cotton production in India, the second-biggest grower, will be lower than earlier forecast.

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Wool prices went down significantly during the first half of this last fortnight in Australia and South Africa, over larger offer than usual and higher commodity currencies. Wool prices remained stable during the second half of this last fortnight in Australia. Wool prices are still expected to be supported by relatively tight supply this year. Chinese buyers were on vacation, in line with celebrations of New Lunar Year. Prices may therefore be expected to rise in the next week, as more demand will return back to the markets.

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In the last fortnight, selling offers for Spandex remained stable. In the beginning of the last fortnight, more textile unit went down for holidays and none of them tried to cover more Spandex from market due to unclear future demand. At the end of the first half of the last fortnight, availability of Spandex turned tight as Chinese sellers were on holidays, but buyers stayed aside from market and waited for Chinese players. In the second half of the last fortnight, deadlock continued in Spandex market and price remained unchanged.

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