Chemicals offer opportunity as Middle East conflict reshapes regional oil and energy prices
Hardware-related names (chemicals, semis, optical fiber, energy infra) are the rotation winners, in uptrends not bear market
Capital goods and materials lead as the physical upgrade of the AI buildout accelerates
Chemicals and basic materials carry a cyclical discount; as it unwinds the sector reprices higher for years.
PMI turns up after a year of contraction; chemicals and materials cyclicals lead while crowded tech lags.