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Copper Hits Record $14,533 as US Tariff Draws Supply, Squeeze Deepens

LME copper futures surged to a record $14,533/ton, driven by US tariff expectations pulling seaborne supply into US warehouses, tightening global availability despite weak demand. Deteriorating mining conditions add to supply constraints. The move signals a supply-driven price shock with potential inflationary and growth implications.

OilPrice.comabout 5 hours agoUS, GBengCredibility 60%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score7.8
Confidence0.9
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.6

Intelligence Tags

#copper#commodities#tariffs#supply-squeeze#mining#inflation

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LondonUS warehouses

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