WHAT'S NEW? Contents for Probe's Latest Chemical Outlook (July 2005) OVERVIEW U.S. economy accelerates (Page 1) Economy is immune to high oil prices -- so far (Page 2) Other industrialized economies not doing as well (Page 3) China vs. India in manufacturing (Page 3) Southeast Europe is worth considering (Page 4) Probe's latest forecasts (Page 6) DATA TABLES Economic and Chemical Industry Indicators: U.S. Rebound. (Page 7) Energy and Chemical Prices: Mostly Firming. (Page 8) Other Developments Probe updated its semiannual forecasting study, Feedstock Petrochemical and Polymer Price and Margin Forecasts, with multi-scenario forecasts available out to 2010 or 2020. Probe updated its model and database to track goods, such as chemicals and polymers, that are contained in the exports and imports of other goods, such as automobiles and apparel. The results are found in two studies, New Model and Database to Help You Understand Hidden Foreign Trade Impacts on Your Business; and The Real U.S. Trade Balance in Plastics Resins: HDPE, LLDPE, Polystyrene, Polypropylene, PVC, ABS/SAN, Polycarbonate and Epoxies. Extensive databases are provided. Probe's president, Dr. Frederick M. Peterson, will make a presentation at the 2005 USA Chlor-Alkali Conference, November 3-4, 2005, at The Four Seasons Hotel, Houston, TX. DISCLAMER: Probe Economics, Inc., is not a licensed investment or financial advisor and makes no warranties with respect to the observations and forecasts presented here, other than to have developed them in a diligent and professional manner, and assumes no liability for consequential damages resulting from any use made of these observations and forecasts. For more information, E-Mail us at info@ProbeEconomics.com Copyright © 2009 Probe Economics LLC All rights reserved.