Copper’s tight supply and tariff risks set for a volatile 2026
Analysts warn structural deficits may start in 2026 as copper hits records, demand accelerates and supply struggles to keep up.
Copper drops on China construction worries, but producers remain bullish
On Friday, spot copper reversed recent gains trading at $3.44 a pound, down 2.5%, in early afternoon dealings in New York. The pullback came after Chinese officials issued a warning to local governments to curb property speculation and overbuilding. Like...
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