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PERCspective: Counting Down to 2020
December 17, 2019 Trade friction between the U.S. and China, Brexit and the debate over the USMCA all collaborated to make 2019 a year of uncertainty. But fear not; it is most likely that this triad of issues will be resolved in 2020. -
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Softer Inflation and What It Means for Plastics
April 5, 2019 The first two months of 2019 showed softer U.S. inflation. By and large, the monthly dips and rises in plastics price indices vary by materials and products, and only swing within a narrow band, suggesting the underlying trend of prices in the U.S. remains stable, and supportive of a growing economy. -
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In Memoriam of Our President & CEO Bill Carteaux
December 12, 2018 On December 10, 2018 we lost an incredible leader, colleague and friend. Our President & CEO Bill Carteaux passed away due to complications from acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the disease he had been fighting with determination and courage. -
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In Case You Missed It: Bioplastics Week 2018
October 15, 2018 PLASTICS’ Bioplastics Division held its fourth annual Bioplastics Week, a social media driven campaign dedicated to increase the visibility and understanding of bioplastics, September 17 – 21, 2018. -
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PERCspective: A Trio of Leading Indicators Point to Strong Plastics Demand Ahead
June 26, 2018 The three leading indicators released last week - two from the U.S. Census Bureau and one from the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) - point to sustained economic activity ahead. For starters, monthly sales for retail and food services in May increased 0.8 percent from April, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Year over year, retail sales rose 5.9 percent. -
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PERCspective CBO Projects Excess Demand in U.S. Economy in 2018 & 2019
April 17, 2018 The Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) budget and economic outlook for 2018 to 2028 paints a rosy picture of the U.S. economy this and next year. -
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February Producer Prices Show Strong Economic Fundamentals
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PERCspective Revisions Show Economic Fundamentals Were Sound in 2017
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PERCspective on Key Sources of Plastics Demand, Likely to Remain Stable This Year
February 14, 2018