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Copper price hits three-week low as inventories rise and dollar strengthens

Copper prices fell to a three-week low below $14,000 a ton as rising LME inventories eased supply tightness and a stronger dollar pressured industrial metals. Copper has now dropped 6.2% from last week's record high, while uncertainty over US tariffs and tighter monetary policy further weighed on sentiment.

The Economic Times

Copper’s Record Rally Highlights a Deeper Supply Problem

Copper prices near record highs reflect shrinking mine supply and rising AI and grid demand, boosting leverage at producers like Freeport-McMoRan and Southern Copper amid tariff-driven volatility.

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Copper falls after report of White House hesitancy over tariff plan

Copper prices saw a notable decline following reports of no movements regarding potential tariffs. The White House is currently evaluating worries about rising manufacturing expenses, which contributed to the drop. On the London Metal Exchange, three-month copper fell substantially from its previous record high, while COMEX copper futures also dropped,…

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Copper price's record rally highlights global mining-smelting mismatch, IPCPA says

Copper prices are soaring to unprecedented levels, driven by a significant global supply imbalance. While mining operations struggle to meet demand, smelting capabilities are rapidly increasing. This disparity creates substantial structural challenges in the copper market. Moreover, anticipated US tariffs are affecting market behavior and inventory management. Tackling this issue…

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Is Copper Going to Trade $7 per Pound?

COMEX copper futures have reached another new record high in August 2026. However, LME three-month copper forwards have remained below their January 2026 record peak. It may only be a matter of time before the COMEX futures test the $7 per pound level.

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Reduced Fed Rate Hike Expectations Undercut the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 2.25-month low on Monday and finished down -0.04%. The dollar extended last week’s losses on Monday after a raft of weaker-than-expected US economic news dialed back expectations of tighter Fed policy. The chance of a Fed rate hike next month has dropped...

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Copper hits over six-month high as LME supply concerns mount

Copper prices reached their highest level in over six months on Monday. This surge occurred as London Metal Exchange inventories dropped significantly. Meanwhile, stocks in Comex warehouses have climbed substantially since last year. Other industrial metals also saw gains, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar.

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Will Silver Hold Above Its Critical Support Level?

At $66 per ounce, silver is trading over $55 below its late January 2026 high. The parabolic rally in 2025 and early 2026 turned into an implosive correction that is threatening to test the critical long-term technical support level.

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Can Gold Make a New High in 2026?

After falling 29.7% from the late January 2026 record high to the June 30, 2026, low, gold has been trading at the low end of the 2026 trading range around $4,000 per ounce, which is becoming a pivot point. While some of the leading financial institutions continue to forecast new…

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Copper hits two-month high above $14,000 as inventories dip

Copper prices climbed above $14,000, reaching a two-month high on Tuesday. This surge was fueled by decreasing inventories outside the United States and potential Iran war resolution. Available copper inventory in LME warehouses fell to just over a day's global consumption. Aluminium prices also rose, touching their highest level since…

The Economic Times

Gold rises over 1% as oil tumbles on pause in US-Iran fighting

Gold prices increased over one percent on Monday. A pause in Middle East hostilities lowered oil prices and inflation worries. This development supported gold's appeal as investors anticipated stable interest rates. Other precious metals like silver and platinum also saw gains. Speculators increased their net long positions in COMEX gold.

The Economic Times

What are the Prospects for Palladium Prices?

Like gold, silver, and platinum, palladium prices have been in a bearish trend since the January 2026 highs. Palladium futures broke below technical support levels in June, but the price action in the precious metals sector could create the conditions for a turnaround and recovery rally.

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Dollar Erases Early Gains as Stocks Rebound from Early Sell-Off

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.05% on Wednesday. The dollar gave up an early advance on Wednesday and posted modest losses as stocks recovered from their worst levels, which reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar initially moved higher on Wednesday amid the surge in crude oil...

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Will Silver’s Price Action be a Bucking Bronco?

Silver’s price remains above the 1980 high, a long-term technical resistance level that has become critical support. At around $62 per ounce, silver is digesting its parabolic price action that took the price over $120 per ounce before correcting.

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Is the Current Consolidation in Gold Healthy?

Gold has been in a bearish trend since reaching its record high of $5,626.80 per ounce on January 29, 2026. While the short-term chart remains bearish, the long-term chart is bullish, creating uncertainty about the commodity's future path of least resistance, which is also a financial asset.

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June’s Top Commodity Performers and Underperformers

Commodity prices declined in June as the dollar index rallied and interest rates remained elevated. Precious metals and energy commodities posted the most substantial declines in the month that ended on June 30.

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Can Copper Still Rally After Reaching a Long-Term Target?

July COMEX copper futures reached a record high of $6.7160 on May 13, 2026, with the continuous contract rising to $6.6450 per pound. Considering a leading financial institution’s upside target from 2021 was $6.80 per pound, copper has risen to a level where the rise of a correction has increased.

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Is Silver Preparing for a Big Move?

Silver is a more volatile precious metal than gold. In 2025, silver’s price appreciated by more than twice that of gold. Silver remains above its critical technical support level at the 1980 high of $50.36 per ounce. The odds favor continued volatility in the silver market.

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Why is Gold Stuck in Neutral?

Gold’s price dropped by over $1,500 per ounce from the late January record high to the March low. In April and May, gold prices have consolidated in an under $470 range. At near $4,500 per ounce, gold is stuck in neutral in early June 2026.

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May’s Top Performers and Underperformers

A stronger dollar, weaker bonds, and uncertainty on the economic and geopolitical landscapes weighed on many commodities in May 2026. Many commodities experienced double-digit percentage declines, while none were more than 10% higher for the month that ended on Friday, May 29, 2026.

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What is really driving copper futures to record highs? Copper prices just broke every record as AI data center boom fuels global supply crunch

Copper prices are soaring aggressively in 2026 as copper futures smash record highs above $14,000 per ton and COMEX copper crosses $6.50 per pound. The rally is no longer only about manufacturing demand. AI data center construction is now driving a massive global copper rush. China’s factory recovery, Middle East…

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Is Silver a Trading or Investment Commodity?

After silver’s explosive move to nearly $122 per ounce in late January, the price corrected by over $60 and is now consolidating around $76. Silver has been stuck in neutral, but the price remains above the pre-September 2025 previous $50.36 all-time high.

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Has Silver Found a Bottom?

Silver’s price virtually halved from the high on January 29, 2026, to the low on March 23, 2026. While silver futures have bounced over $10 from the March 23 low, they remain closer to the recent bottom than the late January record high.

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Gold Crash Alert: Why Prices Suddenly Fell Today

When global tensions rise, investors usually move toward safe-haven assets like Gold and Silver. That is why the recent market reaction surprised many observers. Even as tensions between Iran and Israel intensified, gold prices moved downward instead of rising. The April futures contract on COMEX dropped sharply, catching investors off…

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Is Silver Heading for Another New High?

Silver futures rallied to over $121 on January 29, before plunging below $64 on February 6. The midpoint of the volatile trading range is around $92.50 per ounce, and while silver has recovered, it remains below that level.

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