ChemBriefCopper Steadies as Traders Shrug Off Fed’s Hawkish Rate Signals
Copper prices stabilized on the LME at $14,202.50/ton despite Fed rate hike concerns, supported by renewable energy demand and supply disruption fears.
bloomberg · 2026-09-16 19:36
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Copper Surges to All-Time High as Tariff Turmoil Rocks Market
Copper prices hit a record $14,533 per ton on the London Metal Exchange amid tariff fears and supply constraints. Major miners reported profit increases despite operational challenges, driven by stron
bloomberg · 2026-09-07 08:08
Copper Climbs From Record-High Close With Supply Still Tight
Copper prices surged 16% year-to-date on the London Metal Exchange, hitting record highs amid tight global supplies and draining stockpiles. Spot premiums remain significantly elevated above futures d
bloomberg · 2026-08-25 20:06
Copper Holds Above $14,000 as Traders Assess US Treasury Action
Copper prices remained above $14,000 per ton following US Treasury intervention aimed at stabilizing borrowing costs. Market sentiment remains volatile due to supply fluctuations and anticipated impor
bloomberg · 2026-08-19 21:28
Copper Heads Toward Record High on LME as Supply Tensions Build
Copper prices approached record levels on the London Metal Exchange amid rising supply tensions. A widening spot premium indicates near-term tightness, with three-month futures reaching $14,331 per to
bloomberg · 2026-08-16 18:45
Indonesia Copper Shipments Delayed by Gresik Smelter Outage
Indonesia's Gresik smelter suspended operations due to a boiler leak, delaying copper shipments from the Grasberg mine for weeks. The disruption exacerbates an existing supply squeeze, pushing benchma
bloomberg · 2026-08-10 21:48
Copper Heads for Record Close in London on Tighter Global Market
Copper heads for a record London close at $14,193.50 per ton, driven by tight supply and surging demand from data centers and electrification. The metal has rallied 14% in 2026 amid declining ore grad
bloomberg · 2026-08-06 20:12
China Copper Import Premium Hits $100 Following Tax Crackdown
China's copper import premium surged to $100 per ton after a tax crackdown restricted scrap processing. Tight inventories and smelter outages further exacerbated supply constraints in the physical mar
bloomberg · 2026-07-19 20:58
Copper Heads for Weekly Gain as Traders Look Past Iran Flare-Up
Copper prices rose for a second consecutive week to $13,519 per ton on the London Metal Exchange, as investors looked past Middle East tensions. Market focus shifts to US economic data and potential i
bloomberg · 2026-07-09 19:05
Copper and Aluminum Advance on Fading Expectations for Rate Hike
Copper and aluminum prices climbed on the London Metal Exchange amid fading Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Chinese funds entered metal futures anticipating strong producer earnings, supportin
bloomberg · 2026-07-05 20:37
Copper Climbs With Industrial Metals as Rate-Hike Prospects Fade
Copper and industrial metals rallied on Friday, buoyed by a weaker US dollar and diminished expectations of Fed rate hikes. Copper rose 0.7% to $13,413 per ton on the LME, with nickel and aluminum als
bloomberg · 2026-07-02 19:45
LME issues notice on warranting of Russian-origin copper, cobalt in EU
The London Metal Exchange restricted warranting of Russian-origin copper and cobalt in EU warehouses to pre-July 2026 imports to comply with EU sanctions, though it expects minimal market impact given
reuters · 2026-06-17 13:31
Copper Falls to Three-Week Low on Flareup in US-Iran Fighting
Copper prices dropped to a three-week low amid escalating US-Iran tensions that sparked inflation fears and expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes, pressuring base metals markets globally.
bloomberg · 2026-06-10 20:41
Copper Edges Down as Macro Concerns Weigh on Tariff Support
Copper prices declined on Wednesday amid macroeconomic concerns and Middle East volatility, offsetting tariff support expectations, while LME registered stocks fell and other industrial metals also po
reuters · 2026-06-09 21:00
Copper Rebounds From Friday Slump on China-Buying and US Flows
Copper prices rebounded on the London Metal Exchange, supported by Chinese buying and US import flows ahead of tariff deadlines. Steady demand offsets concerns over US interest rate hikes and rising e
bloomberg · 2026-06-07 20:16
Industrial Metals Swing Lower Ahead of Crucial US Jobs Report
Industrial metals including copper and aluminum fell ahead of key US jobs data that could shape Federal Reserve policy expectations. Analysts note Middle East conflicts remain a downside risk to globa
bloomberg · 2026-06-04 20:15
Aluminium Hits Four-Year High on Renewed Middle East Supply Risks
Aluminium prices soared to a four-year high following escalated Middle East supply risks, pushing benchmark rates above $3,700 per metric ton. Other industrial metals like copper and zinc also gained
reuters · 2026-06-01 05:45
Trafigura Withdraws Huge Volumes of Copper From LME Warehouses
Trafigura withdrew over 51,000 tons of copper from LME warehouses worth over $700 million, driven by arbitrage opportunities between US and Asian markets amid tariff concerns.
bloomberg · 2026-05-22 09:44
Copper Retreats From Record Close as Purchases in China Slow
Copper prices retreated from record highs as slowing Chinese purchases and high costs dampened demand, despite resilience in energy transition sectors. Geopolitical tensions and tax crackdowns further
bloomberg · 2026-05-13 20:39
Copper Climbs Toward Record High as Global Supply Tightens
Copper prices neared record highs above $14,000 per ton amidst global supply disruptions and strong demand from China's green energy sectors. Tariff concerns and mine shortages are constraining refine
bloomberg · 2026-05-12 20:08
Copper Snaps Five-Day Decline on China Manufacturing Expansion
Copper prices rebounded after a five-day decline as China's manufacturing PMI expanded to 50.3, offsetting geopolitical risks from the Iran-US conflict. Industrial metals gained as Beijing's economic
bloomberg · 2026-04-29 19:41
Copper Snaps Four-Day Decline on China Buying Ahead of Holiday
Copper prices rose 0.7% to $13,127/ton as Chinese buyers restocked ahead of the Labor Day holiday, though geopolitical tensions regarding the Iran war continue to threaten global energy and aluminum f
bloomberg · 2026-04-28 21:14
Copper Erases Wartime Loss as Traders Eye Peace Talks and Demand
Copper prices rebounded from wartime lows amid renewed peace talks and electrification demand, with analysts predicting accelerated long-term growth despite near-term supply risks.
bloomberg · 2026-04-14 19:42
Copper Rises to One-Month High as Iran-Talks Hope Aids Metals
Copper and aluminum prices hit multi-month highs amid optimism over US-Iran peace talks, despite investor wariness regarding the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
bloomberg · 2026-04-13 19:20