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                <span>30 August 2017 06:34</span>
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            <p>SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Click <a href="http://www.icis.com/blogs/asian-chemical-connections/2017/08/hurricane-harvey-case-major-negative-economic-consequences/" target="_new">here</a>&nbsp;to see the latest blog post on Asian Chemical Connections.</p>
<p>Hurricane Harvey may deliver a profound and long-term shock to the US and so of course global economies. The reverse is of course possible, but to make this the sole basis for your business planning would be very risk indeed.</p>
<p>Editor’s note: This blog post is an opinion piece. The views expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent those of ICIS.</p>
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