European Chemicals Companies Benefit From War-Induced Panic Buying -- Market Talk

Dow Jones03-25 20:06

1206 GMT - European chemicals stocks are already experiencing evidence of panic buying as a result of the energy disruption caused by conflict in the Middle East, J.P. Morgan analysts write. Production cuts and distribution shocks for chemicals manufacturers in Asia are allowing European chemicals groups to charge higher prices, the analysts say after conversations with industry executives. "This is setting up potentially material near-term earnings upside across the sector," the analysts say. Though markets have so far favored raw materials companies like BASF and Brenntag, more specialized chemicals companies will also benefit from supply shocks, they add. The Stoxx Europe 600 Chemicals index, gains 1.8%, slightly ahead of broader market performance. (josephmichael.stonor@wsj.com)

 

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March 25, 2026 08:06 ET (12:06 GMT)

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