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The chemicals market is indeed going through a rough time. Eastman Chemical got whacked down recently and LydondellBassell can't seem to catch a break either.
The goofy tariffs and subsequent global slowdown of trade has put a lot of pressure on these commodities. ☹️ On the plus side, these companies are down, cheap, and out of favor. There could be some bargains here. Those that survive this chaos may have steep rebounds in a few years!
The chemicals market is indeed going through a rough time. Eastman Chemical got whacked down recently and LydondellBassell can't seem to catch a break either.
The goofy tariffs and subsequent global slowdown of trade has put a lot of pressure on these commodities. ☹️ On the plus side, these companies are down, cheap, and out of favor. There could be some bargains here. Those that survive this chaos may have steep rebounds in a few years!
Survival is key here. Strong balance sheets are a must.