Thursday 5th March 2026
Americas: 10am EST
Europe: 3pm GMT
GLOBAL MARKET UPDATE:
Chemicals Search for a Bottom: Capacity, Credit Stress & Catalysts
About the event
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the evolving state of the European chemicals sector, featuring Winnie Cisar and Zachary Griffiths from CreditSights’ Global Strategy team, alongside Andrew Brady and Andrew Belton from the Basics research team, with special perspective from Peter Agra of LevFin Insights. Together, the panel will unpack where the chemicals market stands as the industry searches for a durable bottom.
The session will assess whether recent PMI stabilization can translate into a sustained recovery, explore the widening contrast between European capacity rationalization and North America’s feedstock advantages, and review key event risks shaping credit outcomes. Topics include the potential impact of the upcoming Supreme Court decision on Bayer Monsanto litigation, and the mix of market headwinds, capex, leverage and debt maturity risks at the INEOS family.
Discussion Topics Include:
- Global Chemicals Backdrop
- Will chemicals remain stuck in a “softer-for-longer” trough despite PMI stabilization?
- Diverging signals: current activity vs. leading indicators through mid 2026.
- Europe vs. US: Two Very Different Games
- Permanent European closures vs. North American feedstock advantage dynamics.
- Energy costs, tariffs, and policy uncertainty driving regional dispersion.
- Event Risk Catalysts
- Bayer/Monsanto: What the June SCOTUS decision could mean for litigation risk and credit spreads.
- INEOS: Market weakness & debt maturity risks at INEOS Quattro, Will Project ONE be a Silver Bullet for INEOS Group?
Following their remarks will be live Q&A, if you have any questions in advance please send to events@creditsights.com
Speakers
Winnie Cisar
Global Head of Strategy
CreditSights
Zachary Griffiths, CFA
Head of IG & Macro Strategy
CreditSights
Andrew Belton
Head of Basics and Infrastructure Analyst
Creditsights
Andrew Brady
Head of Basics
CreditSights
Peter Agra
Senior Reporter
LevFin Insights
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