COPPER (COPPER) News
Track canonical SquawkNews coverage tagged to COPPER, COPPER. This hub brings together deduplicated headlines about comex, markets catalysts, earnings, analyst actions, and wider market events so traders can review how a developing story changed over time. It contains 54 indexed stories across 26 publication days and is ordered by the same first-publication timeline used by LiveCast.
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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
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Copper rises on supply concerns, despite Fed hike expectations
Copper prices rise in early European trading as the market weighs supply concerns against growing expectations the Federal Reserve will raise rates this month. LME three-month futures are up 0.4% at $14,439 per metric to
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC
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Copper edges lower as profit-taking hits early Asian trade
Copper is edging lower in early Asian trading on profit-taking after recent gains. ANZ analysts point to supply-side concerns, including Chile’s weakest second-quarter output in at least 19 years.
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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Copper stays above $14,200 as supply concerns persist
Copper is flat in early European trading but remains above $14,200 per metric ton. Persistent supply issues are supporting prices amid renewed U.S.-Iran attacks that raise concerns over high energy prices hitting activit
COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 07:57 AM UTC
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Copper rises early Asia on Chile supply dip and low inventories
Copper prices are higher in early Asian trade, supported by supply concerns. Chile’s July output fell 9.4% year-on-year due to severe weather and mine maintenance, Huatai futures analysts said, alongside low domestic inv
COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC
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Copper slips in Asia as tariff-driven rally loses momentum
Copper prices are lower in early Asian trading as the recent tariff-led rally loses steam. Analysts cite weaker risk sentiment tied to rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over higher yields.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC
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Copper Gains Amid Tight Supply — Market Talk
Copper Gains Amid Tight Supply — Market Talk
COMMODITIES | Sep 01, 2026, 01:54 AM UTC
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Copper Flat, Supported by Tight Supply — Market Talk
Copper Flat, Supported by Tight Supply — Market Talk
COMMODITIES | Aug 31, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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Bond jitters, AI demand and tariff threats. Inside the new darling of the hard-asset trade: copper.
Bond jitters, AI demand and tariff threats. Inside the new darling of the hard-asset trade: copper.
RATES | Aug 27, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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Copper Falls as Dollar Strengthens — Market Talk
Copper Falls as Dollar Strengthens — Market Talk
COMMODITIES | Aug 27, 2026, 07:47 AM UTC
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Copper rises as stockpiles decline — market talk
Copper is higher amid a decline in stockpiles, according to market talk.
COMMODITIES | Aug 27, 2026, 01:19 AM UTC
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Metals Miners Rally in London as Copper Holds Near Records — Market Talk
Metals Miners Rally in London as Copper Holds Near Records — Market Talk
COMMODITIES | Aug 26, 2026, 11:52 AM UTC
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Lithium Carbonate slips 2.18% as Copper rises 1.47%
Lithium Carbonate falls 2.18% while Copper gains 1.47%; Platinum is down 1.33% and Gold is off 0.07%, with Silicon up 0.52%.
COMMODITIES | Aug 25, 2026, 06:20 PM UTC
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Platinum leads metals higher, up 2.84%
Platinum rises 2.84%, with gold up 2.03% and copper up 1.79% among the top commodity gainers.
COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 10:35 PM UTC
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Platinum rises 2.72% as silver, copper, gold also gain
Metals led commodity gainers with platinum up 2.72%, followed by silver up 1.68%, copper up 1.67%, and gold up 1.01%.
COMMODITIES | Aug 21, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC
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Platinum leads metals lower as commodities weaken
Platinum falls 4.04%, with silver down 3.86%, copper down 2.46% and gold down 1.83%, while iron ore CNY rises 1.06% and steel rebar gains 0.70%.
COMMODITIES | Aug 18, 2026, 10:35 PM UTC
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Platinum leads commodity losses as metals fall
Platinum falls 3.46%, with silver down 2.91%, copper down 2.07% and gold down 1.29%, while iron ore CNY rises 1.06% and steel rebar gains 0.70%.
COMMODITIES | Aug 18, 2026, 06:20 PM UTC
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Platinum falls 1.83% as copper, silver, gold slip
Platinum drops 1.83%, with copper (-1.27%), silver (-1.24%) and gold (-0.49%) among top commodity losers, while iron ore in CNY rises 1.06%.
COMMODITIES | Aug 18, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC
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Silicon slips 1.43% as silver, copper, gold rise
Commodities trade mixed with Silicon down 1.43% and Iron Ore CNY down 0.77%, while Silver rises 1.42%, Lithium Carbonate up 0.99%, Copper up 0.92%, and Gold up 0.57%.
COMMODITIES | Aug 17, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC
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Iron ore CNY drops 2.22% amid broad metals weakness
Iron ore CNY falls 2.22%, joining declines in platinum (-2.12%), copper (-1.61%), and gold (-0.95%) among top commodity losers.
COMMODITIES | Aug 13, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC