Euphoria, Greed and Fear Mark 2010s for Commodities Investors

  • Investors have piled into growth sectors like chemicals
  • Mining stocks could rally after enduring bear market
A contractor works at an underground mine in Malartic, Quebec, Canada.Photographer: Valerian Mazataud/Bloomberg
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The past decade -- a humbling one for investors in commodities and raw materials -- was a roller-coaster ride for mining stocks while chemicals saw a rise in popularity.

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