Episode 1428: Think Tank: Light at the end of the tunnel for economy, but Europe chemicals still in crisis

Improving sentiment in manufacturing, especially in the US, raises hopes of a turning point, but industry needs strong action to save it, especially in Europe. 

-          Big jump in US purchasing manager indices (PMIs) with Europe and China moving in the right direction

-          New report by Roland Berger highlights Europe’s chemicals crisis

-          Rising costs, poor demand, continue to pressurise margins

-          New Antwerp Declaration expected next week 

-          Storms, cold weather bring chaos to Europe, disrupting logistics

In this ICIS Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews ICIS Insight Editor Tom Brown and Paul Hodges, chairman of New Normal Consulting.