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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.

MarketBeat

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…

The Economic Times

Copper prices scale fresh record high as focus turns to tight supplies outside US

Copper prices hit a record high as concerns over shortages outside the US boosted buying, while a weaker dollar supported metals. LME copper touched $14,533 a metric ton, surpassing its January peak. Falling Shanghai stocks and strong US inventories highlighted the growing divergence in global copper supplies.

The Economic Times

August’s Top Commodity Performers and Underperformers

August was a bullish month for commodities, with gains in most sectors except for animal proteins and lumber. Ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East continue to affect commodity prices as markets head into fall.

Barchart

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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Hindustan Copper shares jump 4%. What’s driving the rally?

Hindustan Copper shares rose on Friday as global copper prices gained on a weaker US dollar, while technical indicators pointed to improving momentum. However, rising LME inventories and narrowing cash-to-three-month copper spreads suggest easing supply tightness. Analysts remain positive on the stock, citing a breakout above the Rs 550 resistance…

The Economic Times

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.

The Economic Times

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

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.

Barchart

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.

The Economic Times

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.

The Economic Times

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.

The Economic Times

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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The Economic Times

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.

The Economic Times

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.

Barchart

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.

The Independent UK

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

Barchart

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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