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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…

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July’s Top Commodity Performers and Underperformers

Crude oil and oil products posted impressive gains in July as the on-again-off-again war in Iran continues to take center stage in the commodities asset class.

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Copper slips ahead of Fed rate decision, aluminium rises on Gulf fighting

Copper prices faced a downturn due to cautious trading leading up to the Federal Reserve's imminent interest rate decision. The easing of supply constraints in China added further downward pressure on both copper and zinc. Conversely, aluminium experienced an uptick as escalating conflicts in the Middle East raised supply concerns.

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War? What war? Aluminium's Gulf disruption premium vanishes

Despite the Iran conflict disrupting more than 2 million metric tons of aluminium supply, prices have retreated to pre-war levels as markets bet that higher exports from China and Indonesia will offset Gulf production losses. However, rising physical premiums in Europe and Japan suggest supply concerns remain unresolved.

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Adani's Kutch Copper secures LME registration for 'Adani Copper' Grade A cathodes

Kutch Copper Ltd has achieved London Metal Exchange registration for its copper cathodes. This approval allows 'Adani Copper' to be delivered against LME copper futures contracts. The certification validates Kutch Copper's manufacturing excellence and responsible sourcing practices. This milestone strengthens India's role in the global refined copper supply chain. Adani…

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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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Copper rebounds on bargain hunting amid softer dollar, firmer risk appetite

Copper prices saw a rebound on Thursday, recovering from recent losses as investors seized bargain opportunities. A weaker dollar and a positive sentiment in broader financial markets, buoyed by strong tech earnings, also contributed to the uptick. While industrial metals face headwinds from persistent high U.S. interest rate expectations, the…

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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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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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Premium for near-term LME aluminium at 19-year high as Iran war tightens supply

The war has curtailed most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for Gulf producers to export aluminium and import raw materials. Two regional smelters were hit by Iranian strikes in late March.

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Copper hits one-week low as Middle East escalation clouds growth outlook

Copper prices dropped to a one-week low on Thursday as renewed Middle East tensions boosted the dollar and oil, sparking inflation and slowdown fears. U.S. strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation in the Strait of Hormuz contributed to market unease. Base metal prices are expected to trade sideways pending a…

The Economic Times

Aluminium prices near record high: What’s driving the rally?

Aluminium prices are trading near multi-year highs due to persistent structural supply tightness, not temporary factors. Stricter environmental rules, high energy costs, and production caps are limiting output, while low global inventories further tighten supply and support elevated prices.

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April’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Crude oil, gasoline, gasoline refining spreads, bitcoin, and cotton futures posted double-digit percentage gains in April, while Rotterdam coal, natural gas, and sugar futures posted the most significant declines. Higher interest rates and a weaker dollar index were a mixed signal for the commodities asset class in April 2026.

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Diet Coke shortage hits India as Iran-war driven can crunch fuels panic buying

Shortages spread from shops to delivery apps as summer demand collides with aluminium supply disruption

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Is Copper’s Bullish Trend Still Intact?

Copper prices reached a new record high in late January and fell more than $1 per pound before recovering. Despite the increased volatility, copper’s bullish trend remains intact in February 2026.

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Base Metals in Q4 and 2025- What are the Prospects for Q1 2026 and Beyond?

Base metals were the second-best-performing sector of the commodities asset class in Q4 2025 and the third-best over the entire year. As the sector is now in 2026, the trends for base metals remain bullish

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Where is Copper Heading in 2026?

COMEX copper futures have been in a bullish trend, making higher lows and higher highs since the low of 60.40 cents per pound in 2001. In 2025, the red nonferrous metal reached nearly $6 per ounce before correcting. However, the pattern of higher lows remained firmly intact.

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Banks Split On Copper Outlook As Citi, JPMorgan Turn Bullish And Goldman Counters

Copper extended its recent surge on the London Metal Exchange, with benchmark futures topping $11,700 a ton. It was the strongest rally since last summer, as investors began positioning for a possible regime of phased, near-universal copper tariffs starting in 2027.

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Is Copper Setting a Base for a New High?

Copper is the leading base metal, with futures trading on the CME’s COMEX division, and flexible forward contracts on the London Metals Exchange. Copper prices have been volatile in 2025, but the bullish trend that began a quarter of a century ago continues as the red metal heads towards the…

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Base Metals in Q3- Where are the Industrial Metals Heading in Q4 and Beyond?

The base metals of the commodities market moved higher in the third quarter, rising 2.87%. The base metals sector, which includes LME copper, aluminum, nickel, lead, zinc, and tin three-month forwards, moved 7.43% higher over the first nine months of 2025, with significant volatility over the past months. Base metals…

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Preparing to Capitalize on Copper’s Fall 2025 Price Rally

Maximize copper profits: Blend seasonal patterns (Oct-Nov rally) with technicals & fundamentals. Monitor USD, China stimulus, & supply risks. Copper’s fall 2025 setup is too good to ignore!

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Will Copper Reach $5 by the End of 2025?

After a wild tariff-inspired ride in 2025, copper prices reached two all-time peaks and fell towards the $4 support level. At over $4.70 per pound in September, the odds of another test above the $5 level are high.

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What Traders Can Learn from the Copper Price Crash

Nearby COMEX copper futures in late July rose to a new record high of $5.8950 a pound. Last week the bottom fell out of the red industrial metal’s futures market.

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Divergence in Copper- Can LME Copper Catch Up with COMEX Copper?

The U.S. tariffs have caused COMEX copper prices to experience extreme price variance over the past months, leading to new record highs. Meanwhile, three-month LME copper forwards have not challenged their Q2 2024 all-time price peak. While the U.S. futures have been far more volatile than the U.K. forwards, fundamentals…

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The $5 Billion Copper Trap: How One ETF Got Burned By Trump's Surprise Tariff Move

Just when the copper code had been cracked by traders (or so they thought), President Donald Trump‘s tariff surprise slammed copper prices, and in turn copper ETFs, into a loss spiral, resulting in a path of losses, confusion, and a storage facility full of losing wagers.

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