OREANDA-NEWS. Fitch Ratings has published its Latin America Chemicals Dashboard.

Despite the recent recovery in chemical prices and spreads, Fitch-rated Latin America chemical companies remain under pressure due to heavy capital spending and the weak outlook a further recovery in spreads. Company specific challenges await Braskem, S.A. and Grupo IDESA, S.A. de C.V.

This publication explores key topics affecting issuer credit profiles including industry growth outlook, record investment levels, and regional macroeconomic headwinds.

A complete review of these topics including a review of the dashboard is available at www.fitchratings.com or by clicking the link above.