Dow CEO Fitterling Sees Demand Upswing

The video discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various sectors, highlighting changes in demand due to lockdowns and stay-at-home orders. It covers trends in consumer goods, automotive, and oil markets, and examines recovery patterns in China, offering insights for other regions. The discussion includes managing cash and liquidity, and the gradual return to pre-COVID levels.

What was one of the main reasons for the slow demand in April and May?

• Strong automotive sales

• Global lockdowns

• High inventory levels

• Increased consumer spending

Which sector showed a significant recovery in June?

• Construction

• Oil and gas

• Beauty and personal care

• Automotive

What was a major factor affecting high-end product sales during the pandemic?

• Rise in oil prices

• Stay-at-home orders

• Increased travel

• Automotive sales

How did China's automotive sales change after the lockdowns?

• They remained low

• They stabilized at low levels

• They increased sharply

• They decreased further

What shift in retail was observed in China during the pandemic?

• Shift to digital retail

• Stable retail patterns

• Decline in digital retail

• Increase in physical store sales

What is the expected recovery pattern for consumer staples compared to bigger ticket items?

• No difference in recovery speed

• Faster for consumer staples

• Faster for bigger ticket items

• Slower for consumer staples

Which region's recovery is being compared to China's in the discussion?

• Australia

• Europe

• Latin America

• Africa