THE outlook for ethylene spot market availability remains muddled as a few weeks ago due to higher freight rates and uncertainties surrounding Middle East natural-gas feedstock supply.

由于运费上涨，及中东天然气供应的不确定性，乙烯现货市场的供应前景与前几周相比仍然充满了不确定性。

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Moussa, the former Egyptian foreign minister, also said that the U.S. Syria Accountability Act -- which slaps sanctions against Syria for allegedly supporting terrorists -- is another negative trend "added to many negatives" that make the already muddled situation in the Middle East more difficult.

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