On December 16, 2025, the domestic futures market opened with most major contracts in decline. Nickel futures led the losses, dropping over 2%, followed by tin, stainless steel (SS), asphalt, and glass, all down nearly 2%. Crude oil (SC), lead, rapeseed oil, soybean, sugar, fuel oil, and low-sulfur fuel oil (LU) also fell more than 1%.

On the upside, polysilicon surged nearly 4%, while lithium carbonate rose over 2%. Dorian LPG (LPG) gained more than 1%, and silver, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and cotton edged up nearly 1%.