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Non-ferrous metals moved under markedly different pressures in September.
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Non-ferrous metals moved under markedly different pressures in September.

Plastics markets remained uneven during September 2026 as elevated feedstock costs and regional supply constraints supported selected resins.

Ferrous metals followed different paths during September 2026.

Rubber prices rose quickly in early September before losing some of that momentum later in the month.

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Chemical markets recorded selective price strength during September, with supply availability and production costs exerting a stronger influence than broad-based demand growth.



Plastics markets remained uneven during September 2026 as elevated feedstock costs and regional supply constraints supported selected resins, while cautious downstream purchasing limited broader price momentum.

Ferrous metals followed different paths during September 2026.

Energy markets remained volatile during September 2026 as disrupted Middle Eastern supplies competed with signs of recovering export flows.