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Weekly Chemistry and Economic Trends (July 18, 2025)

Consumer prices rose 0.3% in June, following a 0.1% uptick in May. The June increase was the highest since January. 

Weekly Chemistry and Economic Trends (July 11, 2025)

Wholesale inventories declined 0.3% in May, following a 0.1% increase in April. 

ACC Releases May 2025 Resin Production and Sales Statistics

Year-to-date production was 41.4 billion pounds, a 1.5 percent decrease as compared to the same period in 2024.

Weekly Chemistry and Economic Trends (June 27, 2025)

Consumer spending eased by 0.1% in May (the first decline this year), led by a sharp pullback in spending on durable goods (especially autos). 

Responsible Care® Safety and Security By The Numbers

Keeping employees and communities safe is a critical priority for the chemical industry. Through Responsible Care, ACC members strive for continuous improvement in safety and security performance, building a safe and sustainable future for all.

Weekly Chemistry and Economic Trends (June 20, 2025)

As widely expected, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a fourth consecutive time. 

Weekly Chemistry and Economic Trends (June 13, 2025)

ACC published its Mid-Year Situation and Outlook this week. Following a strong Q1, uncertainty has emerged as an economic headwind to businesses and consumers.

Looking for Stability Amid An Uncertain Economic Landscape

“America’s chemical manufacturers kicked off the year with solid momentum,” said Martha Moore, Chief Economist at the American Chemistry Council. “Yet, amid a landscape of extraordinary global uncertainty, we anticipate headwinds in the coming qua...

Weekly Chemistry and Economic Trends (June 6, 2025)

Following declines in February and March, job openings rose in April to nearly 7.4 million. 

Weekly Chemistry and Economic Trends (May 30, 2025)

As expected, headline orders for long-lasting durable goods fell 6.3% in April following a 7.6% gain in March.