Asia’s methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) supply is expected to lengthen in December as a new capacity in Malaysia is due to come on stream. SEE MORE US origin polyethylene (PE) has drastically altered trade flows across the globe. This, while a significant shift in the polymers market was fully expected. SEE MORE Oil fell more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday on concerns about excess global crude supply and limited progress toward resolving the U.S.-China trade dispute that has clouded the outlook for oil demand. SEE MORE Global oil refiners have upgraded processing units and adjusted operations to raise output of low-sulphur residual fuels and marine gasoil (MGO) to prepare for stricter shipping fuel standards that kick in on Jan. 1, 2020. SEE MORE The dollar and the safe-haven yen edged higher on Wednesday, but not much, as a lack of clarity on U.S.-China trade talks kept investors cautious. SEE MORE