Copper prices surged to a new record of $14,533 per ton on the London Metal Exchange (LME) earlier this week, eclipsing the previous peak set in January. The metal traded at $14,513/ton as of 4:15 p.m. local time, marking a 17% year-over-year advance and the highest level in LME history. The rally intensified after a major squeeze event in the futures market last month, further tightening supply constraints amid escalating trade tensions in the US.
Copper hits record $14,533/ton amid US tariff uncertainty
Rising demand from renewables and data centers, coupled with geopolitical tensions and supply-chain pressures, propelled copper futures to an all-time high on the London Metal Exchange.
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David Chen · Commodities Desk · 15 Sept 2026 · 10:04 · 1 min de lecture
Cet article a été produit avec l'assistance de l'IA et édité par un journaliste de Finance Review Daily.
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