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Copper 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

International Copper Prices Hit Record High Amid US Tariff Hike Expectations

LME copper futures reached a historic high above $14,700 per ton amid expectations of expanded US tariffs. Year-to-date prices have risen over 17%, with domestic exchanges following the upward trend.

caixin · 2026-09-09 07:06

Copper Crunch Worsens as Key Spread Heads for Highest Since 2021

LME copper inventories fall for a 42nd day as backwardation hits 2021 highs, indicating a severe supply squeeze. Prices near records driven by tight feedstock and rising demand from EVs and data cente

bloomberg · 2026-08-14 03:56

Aluminum Extends Rally After Brazilian Plant Cuts Output to 50%

Norsk Hydro cut its Brazilian alumina plant output to 50% following natural gas disruptions, lifting aluminum prices to a seven-week high. Tight global supplies and low LME inventories continue to dri

bloomberg · 2026-08-10 22:16

Kalshi Eyes Copper Perpetual Futures After Precious Metals Push

Kalshi Inc. plans to launch perpetual copper futures driven by AI demand, following recent precious metals expansions, though regulatory approval remains pending. The move aims to offer investors expo

bloomberg · 2026-07-23 09:29

Glencore plans large LME lead withdrawals after stocks surge, sources say

Glencore and Hartree Partners plan to withdraw lead from LME warehouses as inventories hit record highs. Sources indicate actions may involve physical delivery or storage rent deals, influencing marke

reuters · 2026-07-22 05:02

Copper Rises as Risk Assets Shrug Off More US Strikes on Iran

Copper prices rose over 0.9% on the LME, driven by AI-driven power demand optimism despite geopolitical tensions from US strikes on Iran. Other industrial metals like zinc and aluminum also gained as

bloomberg · 2026-07-08 19:26

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

Copper Climbs as Lower Dollar, AI Rally Counter Rate Concerns

Copper prices rose to $13,135 per ton on the LME, buoyed by a weakening dollar and AI stock rally, while aluminum and nickel also gained amid shifting interest rate expectations and supply outlooks.

bloomberg · 2026-06-24 21:00

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

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