Capturing carbon dioxide and turning it into commercial products, such as fuels or construction materials, could become a new global industry, according to a study by researchers from UCLA, the University of Oxford and five other institutions. SEE MORE The global fertilizer market is expected to value at US$155.8 billion in 2019, and it is expected to register a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period (2019-2024). SEE MORE Oil eased on Wednesday following an industry report showing a surprise build in U.S. crude stockpiles, but hopes surrounding the signing of the first phase of a U.S.-China trade deal prevented a bigger drop in prices. SEE MORE Asia’s caustic soda market is expected to remain well-supplied into December amid sluggish demand and global economic slowdown. SEE MORE Spot rubber showed a mixed trend on Tuesday. RSS 4 closed unchanged at Rs.130.50 per kg. The grade improved to Rs.130.50 (130.00) and Rs.126.50 (126.00) per kg respectively, according to the Rubber Board. While Latex continued to remain subdued, ISNR 20 improved on enquiries from the general rubber goods sector. SEE MORE