This report provides a market monitor on the performance and outlook of the chemicals industry in July 2017. The report includes a disclaimer stating that it is for information purposes only and that readers must make their own decisions based on the information provided. The report also states that Atradius is not responsible for any errors or omissions and that the information is provided "as is" without any warranty. The report includes a chart summarizing the industry performance and provides snapshots of the market performance in China, Italy, and the United States. The report concludes with an introduction to merger mania in the industry.