SHIN-ETSU PULLS ANNUAL FORECAST ON MIDDLE EAST TURMOIL
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Shin-Etsu Chemical has withheld its full-year financial guidance, citing supply disruptions and price volatility tied to the Iran war. The chemical manufacturer cited constraints in raw material availability and market uncertainty.
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