Basic Materials Stocks on Dec. 25, 2025: Copper at Record Highs, Steel Trade Frictions, and the 2026 Outlook for Metals, Mining, and Chemicals
Dec. 25, 2025 — Basic Materials stocks are heading into year-end with an unusual mix of momentum and uncertainty. On one hand, parts of the commodities complex have been on fire: copper has pushed into uncharted territory, while gold and