Oil prices fell on Wednesday as prospects for a trade deal between the United States and China faded, weighing on the outlook for the global economy and energy demand. SEE MORE Japanese shares slipped on Wednesday after a keenly awaited speech from U.S. President Donald Trump disappointed investors, offering few details on progress in trade talks with China. SEE MORE The euro held steady against the U.S. dollar on Monday after matching a four-week low earlier as the greenback maintained its gains on optimism that the United States and China would roll back tariffs that have hurt global growth. SEE MORE As sulphuric acid players prepare to assemble in Rome for this year’s second European Sulphuric Acid Association general meeting, buyers, traders and producers’ outlooks on demand for next year remain sharply divided. SEE MORE The Spanish caustic soda market has become a market share battleground for European producers as the country's capacity has recovered from its nadir in 2017 and contract prices have plummeted. SEE MORE