Domo Leuna plant rescued after months of insolvency turmoil

In this week’s Material Insights, Frank Esposito reports that polystyrene is joining PVC and several engineering thermoplastics all moving higher to start 2026. He links the increases to seasonal construction demand, inventory building and higher feedstock costs, while noting a pricing turnaround for nylon after earlier weakness tied to automotive demand. Read the original article…

Airline shuts down in bankruptcy, runs last flight

With a smaller customer base and less of a financial cushion to fall back on during tough times, many smaller regional airlines have had a particularly challenging time staying afloat in the current market. British regional carriers Eastern Airways and Blue Channels, Swedish carriers Braathens Aviation and H-Bird, and Icelandic low-cost carrier Play Airlines have…

Oil Price “Flashpoint”: Data Reveals Direct Correlation Between Fuel Spikes and Insolvencies – News Hub

Key Facts: Research shows strong correlation between global oil prices and Australian corporate insolvencies over the past 25 years Record 14,722 insolvencies in 2024-25 primarily attributed to COVID hangover rather than oil prices Oil price projections of $90-100 USD per barrel expected to create a Multiplier Effect on existing business pressures Oil impacts business failures…

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