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LME Copper Rises 0.2% to $14,354.00 a Ton
The three-month LME copper contract rose 0.2% in Asian trade. Tight mine supply and declining Chinese inventories supported prices, while higher-rate expectations and rising LME stocks weighed on the market.
COMMODITIES | Oct 27, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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Copper Rises in Early Asian Trading on Tightening Supply
ANZ analysts cite Chile’s lowest copper output in 23 years as support. Chile’s finance minister expects output to fall 7% this year.
COMMODITIES | Oct 21, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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Copper Edges Lower as Traders Reassess U.S. Tariff Risks
Copper edged lower in early Asian trading as some investors doubted U.S. tariffs would materialize, according to ANZ Research analysts. Supply-side issues may limit downward pressure.
COMMODITIES | Oct 20, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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Copper Falls as Rate-Hike Expectations and Stronger Dollar Weigh
Copper prices are lower in early Asian trade as expectations for rate hikes, a relatively strong dollar and elevated U.S. Treasury yields weigh on sentiment, Baocheng Futures analysts say. The report also cites tight con
COMMODITIES | Oct 16, 2026, 01:52 AM UTC
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Copper Prices Fall Amid Stronger Dollar
Copper prices are lower in Asian trade, according to Guangzhou Futures analysts, who cite stronger U.S. inflation data, a firmer dollar and Treasury yields, plus rising Chinese inventories and weaker downstream buying.
COMMODITIES | Oct 15, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC
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BMI Raises 2026 Copper Price Forecast to $13,500 a Ton
BMI lifted its average copper price forecast for 2026 to $13,500 per metric ton from $12,700, citing tariff-related market disruptions and persistent supply constraints.
COMMODITIES | Oct 13, 2026, 08:14 AM UTC
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Copper Prices Fall as U.S. Tariff Uncertainty Weighs
Copper prices are lower in early Asian trade, according to Everbright Futures analysts, despite tightening concentrate supply.
COMMODITIES | Oct 13, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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Copper Rises Above $14,600 a Ton on China Stimulus Hopes
Copper traded above $14,600 a metric ton on the London Metal Exchange in early European trading, extending monthly gains. The report cites hopes for stronger Chinese demand and concerns over supply disruptions.
COMMODITIES | Oct 12, 2026, 08:31 AM UTC
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Copper Prices Rise on Tight Mine Supply and Low Inventories
Copper prices are higher in early Asian trading, supported by tight mine supply and low inventories, according to CICC Wealth Futures Research Institute analysts. Elevated prices are weighing on downstream demand, while
COMMODITIES | Oct 12, 2026, 01:26 AM UTC
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Chile September copper exports rise 14% to $5.97 billion
Chile's copper exports in September reached $5.97 billion, marking a 14% increase compared to the same month last year, according to data from the central bank. The country also reported a trade surplus of $2.05 billion
COMMODITIES | Oct 07, 2026, 11:39 AM UTC
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Copper Rises on Tech-Stock Rally and Supply Concerns
Copper prices are increasing in early Asian trade, supported by a rally in U.S. technology stocks and supply concerns, according to ANZ Research analysts. Copper is identified as a significant beneficiary of the artifici
COMMODITIES | Oct 06, 2026, 01:35 AM UTC
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Copper Gains Amid Supply Concerns
Copper prices saw gains in early Asian trade, driven by concerns over supply. Production in Chile, the world's largest copper producer, reached its lowest point since February 2011 in August, a situation potentially exac
COMMODITIES | Oct 05, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC
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Copper climbs on China factory data, heads for third-straight monthly gain
Copper ticked higher on Wednesday and was set to post its third monthly gain in a row as factory activity in China returned to growth, although trading remained subdued ahead of a week-long holiday in the world's biggest
COMMODITIES | Sep 30, 2026, 10:04 AM UTC
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Copper edges higher on China's rising factory activity
Copper ticked higher on Wednesday as data showed Chinese factory activity returned to growth in September, though trading remained subdued ahead of a week-long holiday in the top metals consumer.Benchmark three-month cop
COMMODITIES | Sep 30, 2026, 07:44 AM UTC
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Copper edges higher, finding support in China's rising factory activity
Copper prices edged higher on Wednesday as data showed Chinese factory activity returned to growth in September, though trading remained subdued ahead of a week-long holiday in the top metals consumer.Benchmark three-mon
COMMODITIES | Sep 30, 2026, 04:29 AM UTC
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Copper Prices Rise Amid Tight Supply — Market Talk
Copper prices are higher in early Asia trading as easing expectations for a near-term U.S. rate increase reduce some of the macro pressure on metals, Dongwu Futures analysts say in a note. Tight supply continues to provi
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 30, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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China Copper Premiums Around Two-Year High After Inventory Drop — Market Talk
Chinese copper premiums are around a two-year high, supported by a sharp drop in inventories, Commonwealth Bank of Australia analyst Vivek Dhar says. "Both Shanghai bonded and SHFE [Shanghai Futures Exchange] on—warrant
COMMODITIES | Sep 30, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC
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Copper steadies after sharp selloff; dollar, oil strength weigh
Copper steadied on Tuesday after a sharp selloff in the previous session, but a strong dollar, elevated oil prices and concerns about demand in top metals consumer China continued to weigh on sentiment.Benchmark three-mo
COMMODITIES | Sep 29, 2026, 09:57 AM UTC
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Copper Slips With China's Demand Signals in Focus — Market Talk
Copper falls in early European trading, with three-month LME futures down 0.5% to $14,407 a metric ton. The metal is being pulled between "weaker near-term macro demand signals and increasingly supportive policy and supp
COMMODITIES | Sep 29, 2026, 07:40 AM UTC
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Copper edges higher after sharp selloff; dollar, oil strength cap gains
Copper advanced on Tuesday after a sharp selloff in the previous session, even as a strong dollar, elevated oil prices, and concerns about Chinese demand capped bullish sentiment.Benchmark three-month copper LME:CA1! on
COMMODITIES | Sep 29, 2026, 07:26 AM UTC
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Copper edges higher despite persistent macro headwinds
Copper advanced on Tuesday after a sharp selloff in the previous session, even as a strong dollar, elevated oil prices and concerns about Chinese demand kept a cap on bullish sentiment.Benchmark three-month copper LME:CA
COMMODITIES | Sep 29, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC
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Copper Prices Rise Amid Tight Supply — Market Talk
Copper prices are higher in early Asian trade, as investors weigh expectations for tighter monetary policy against a still-supportive physical market, Baocheng Futures analysts write in a note. Tight mine supply and wide
COMMODITIES | Sep 29, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC
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Copper Could Jump 50% to Hit $10 a Pound, Deutsche Bank Predicts — WSJ
By Ed BallardThe price of copper keeps setting records-and the rally has a lot further to go thanks to historic stockpiling by the U.S. and China.That's the prediction of Daniel Ghali, Deutsche Bank's new head of metals
COMMODITIES | Sep 28, 2026, 12:13 PM UTC
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Copper drops to 1-week low on demand concerns
By Pratima DesaiCopper prices fell to their lowest in more than a week on Monday as weak economic data from top consumer China, rising oil prices and the stronger dollar reinforced weak demand prospects.Benchmark copper
COMMODITIES | Sep 28, 2026, 09:31 AM UTC
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Copper hits over one-week low as oil rally, strong dollar weigh
Copper fell to its lowest in more than a week on Monday, as rising oil prices after the US' rejection of Iran's peace deal and a strong US dollar weighed on the industrial metals complex.Benchmark three-month copper LME:
COMMODITIES | Sep 28, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC
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Copper hits 10-day low as oil rally, strong dollar weigh
Copper fell to its lowest in 10 days on Monday, as rising oil prices, following the US rejection of Iran's peace deal, and a strong US dollar weighed on the industrial metals complex.Benchmark three-month copper LME:CA1!
COMMODITIES | Sep 28, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Copper Prices Rise Amid Tight Supply — Market Talk
Copper prices strengthen in early Asian trade, as tight physical supply continues to provide support, Baocheng Futures analysts write in a note. Chinese inventories remain at a low level while spot availability continues
COMMODITIES | Sep 25, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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Building Big Copper Mines Appears More Costly, Riskier Than Anticipated — Market Talk
Delivering new, large-scale copper supply will likely be more costly, slower and riskier than anticipated, says Jefferies. That justifies higher copper prices and reinforces the case for miners to buy copper growth, rath
COMMODITIES | Sep 25, 2026, 02:05 AM UTC
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LME Copper Eases Amid Stronger Dollar, Hawkish Fed Prospects — Market Talk
Copper prices ease from near-record levels amid a stronger dollar, volatile oil prices and expectations for a hawkish Federal Reserve. In early European trading, three-month LME futures are down 0.3% at $14,578 a metric
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 24, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC
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Copper holds as interest rate fears linger
By Solomon CefaiCopper was little changed on Thursday as hotter-than-expected US economic data the previous day revived concerns of higher-for-longer interest rates, offsetting positive sentiment from data showing a shar
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 24, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC
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Copper Producers Seek GST Cut To 5% Amid Record Prices
Indian primary copper producers are seeking a reduction in GST from 18 per cent to 5 per cent, saying elevated copper prices are locking up working capital across the supply chain and raising financing pressuresIndia's p
COMMODITIES | Sep 24, 2026, 05:32 AM UTC
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Indian copper producers seek GST cut to 5% as record prices lock up working capital
Indian copper producers are seeking a domestic tax break, saying record metal prices are tying up working capital across the supply chain.The Indian Primary Copper Producers Association is in talks with the government to
COMMODITIES | Sep 24, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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Copper drifts as interest rate fears weigh on demand expectations
By Solomon CefaiCopper floated lower on Thursday after the release of hotter-than-expected U.S. economic data the previous day raised fears of higher-for-longer interest rates that could compress demand for the red metal
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 24, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Copper Edges Lower as Mining Suspension at Escondida Weighs — Market Talk
Copper falls in early Asian trade. Mining has been suspended at the Escondida mine in Chile, the world's biggest copper operation, following the death of a worker, BHP Group said. It didn't say when mining might restart.
COMMODITIES | Sep 24, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC
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Copper Falls on Stronger U.S. Dollar — Market Talk
Copper prices retreat as a firmer U.S. dollar and expectations of further interest-rate hikes weigh on sentiment across the metals complex. Three-month copper futures on the LME are down 0.6% to $14,693 a metric ton. The
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 23, 2026, 01:18 PM UTC
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Copper tops $14,700/mt as supply concerns and tech rally boost
Copper prices rose above the $14,700-a-metric-ton mark, supported by a tight supply outlook and a rebound in tech stocks.
COMMODITIES | Sep 22, 2026, 07:20 AM UTC
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Copper rises for sixth straight day toward record highs
Copper gained for a sixth day toward a record, with falling inventories and pre-holiday buying pointing to tighter physical supply in China. The move is headed for the longest run of gains in four months.
COMMODITIES | Sep 22, 2026, 04:51 AM UTC
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Copper rises in early Asia ahead of China-U.S. summit
Copper is higher in early Asia as sentiment improves ahead of the China-U.S. leaders’ meeting, with China refined inventories hitting a fresh year low and spot availability tight, Baocheng Futures analysts said.
COMMODITIES | Sep 22, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC
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Copper rises as China demand signals improve
LME three-month copper futures are up 0.3% to $14,611.50/metric ton in early European trading, with market talk citing stronger Chinese demand and broader supply-side concerns.
COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 07:34 AM UTC
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Copper prices rise in early Asia on tight supply, demand
Copper is higher in early Asia trade, with support cited for expectations of tightening supply and improving demand.
COMMODITIES | Sep 21, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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Copper edges lower in Asia after recent gains
Copper is slipping in Asian trading after a previous session rise, aided by signs of strong Chinese buying, per ANZ Research.
COMMODITIES | Sep 18, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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Copper rallies as Chinese buyers return after recent selloff
Copper rose after a recent selloff as Chinese buyers returned and demand prospects improved, while the market brushed off a US interest-rate hike.
ENERGY | Sep 17, 2026, 11:11 AM UTC
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Copper edges higher in early Asia on market relief
Copper futures are trading slightly higher in early Asian trade as investors show support, tracking some relief in U.S. stocks and bonds. ANZ Research attributes the move to easing tightness signs in the sector, though c
COMMODITIES | Sep 17, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Copper rises on signs of active Chinese demand
Three-month copper on the LME gained 0.7% to $14,188, supported by signs of active demand in China, though traders are wary of potential volatility ahead of the U.S. Fed rate decision.
COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC
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Copper rises on supportive China economic data
Copper prices gained after China data beat expectations. Three-month LME prices were up 0.8% to $14,114 per metric ton.
COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC
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Copper rises in Asia as traders weigh Fed decision
Copper is higher in Asian trade as traders focus on the Fed’s policy decision later Wednesday; analysts cited expectations of a Fed rate hike and a potentially stronger dollar.
COMMODITIES | Sep 16, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC
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Copper Gains, Buoyed by Mine-Supply Constraints — Market Talk
Copper rises in Asian trade. Persistent mine-supply constraints could continue to support the base metal, say ING strategists in a note. This is despite pressure on prices due to calls from leading technology executives
COMMODITIES | Sep 15, 2026, 02:13 AM UTC
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Copper slips as inflation data raises bets on Fed hiking rates
Copper edged lower as hotter-than-expected US inflation saw traders boost bets on the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates.Futures on the London Metal Exchange fell as much as 0.6%, following their first weekly decline
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 14, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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Coppers Falls; U.S. Tariff Moves in Focus — Market Talk
Copper falls in early Asian trading. Prices are lower after recent reports suggested that the Trump administration has delayed a decision on import tariffs on refined copper, ANZ Research analysts say in a note. Traders
COMMODITIES | Sep 14, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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Copper Extends Rally But Analysts Say Narrowing Backwardation Signals Weaker Fundamentals — Market Talk
Copper extended its record-breaking rally, surging above $14,790 a metric ton as supply shortages and tariff fears continue to drive sentiment. Still, "the speed of copper's rise and the continued narrowing in backwardat
COMMODITIES | Sep 10, 2026, 08:24 AM UTC
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Copper rises as supply shortages and 15% tariff decision in focus
Copper rose in early Asian trade as supply shortages and tariff fears continued to drive sentiment. ANZ analysts said the market awaits the Trump administration’s decision on a 15% tariff on imports of refined metal.
COMMODITIES | Sep 10, 2026, 01:44 AM UTC
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Copper futures dip after tariff and mine-supply concerns
Copper futures held near all-time highs after a multiday rally tied to potential U.S. tariffs and mine supply challenges. Early Europe, three-month LME copper futures fell 0.3% to $14,685/metric ton.
COMMODITIES | Sep 09, 2026, 08:04 AM UTC
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Copper seen staying elevated amid lingering tariff uncertainties
ING commodities strategists say copper prices are likely to remain elevated as tariff uncertainties linger. They cite expectations of U.S. tariffs on refined copper imports and note markets await President Trump’s decisi
COMMODITIES | Sep 09, 2026, 06:36 AM UTC
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Copper dips in early Asia as traders take profits
Copper is lower in early Asian trading amid profit-taking. ANZ analysts cite demand and supply-side issues that pushed copper to record highs and note the metal has rallied more than 17% this year.
EARNINGS | Sep 09, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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Copper climbs to record highs in London and New York
Copper prices climbed to record highs in London and New York, with the rally attributed to supply-and-demand pressures and tariff fears.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC
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Copper jumps to record as energy-transition demand narrative grows
Saxo Bank analyst Ole Hansen says copper’s role in power grids, electric vehicles, renewable generation and energy storage is boosting energy-transition demand. LME benchmark copper futures hit a record $14,624.50 per me
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 08:29 AM UTC
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Hindustan Copper jumps nearly 5% as copper hits record high
Hindustan Copper rose 4.73% to Rs 533.20 as of 10:08 am Tuesday after copper reached a fresh record high amid tight supplies and expectations of US tariffs on refined metal imports.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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Copper rises in early Asian trade on tight inventories
Copper prices are higher in early Asian trading, supported by strong fundamentals and tightening inventories. ANZ analysts cite mounting supply-side issues in recent months, with Chile shipments reportedly lower.
COMMODITIES | Sep 08, 2026, 01:59 AM UTC
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Copper hits record high as three-month LME futures touch $14,533/t
Copper prices surged to an all-time high on the London Metal Exchange on Monday, Sept. 7. Benchmark three-month futures touched $14,533 per tonne, extending a rally up 17% over the past year.
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 06:17 PM UTC
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Crude oil rises before Sept. 8 as Brent and WTI gain
Oil prices climbed Monday to multi-week highs. Brent rose 1.3% to $97.52 a barrel after touching $97.93, while US WTI gained 1.3% to $92.68 a barrel.
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 03:57 PM UTC