Base metal prices rose, with copper sitting at 10-week highs as the U.S. dollar weakened overnight on Trump’s comments.
Copper prices in 2025 face pressure from Trump, tariffs, strong dollar, and energy transition setbacks, analysts warn.
Copper extended this year’s rally following a report the incoming Trump administration will slowly ramp up trade tariffs.
Comex copper prices have risen due to trader speculation about potential U.S. tariffs, while LME prices have seen a more modest increase.
As thefts of copper cables and other materials from solar power facilities climb due to rising copper prices, the National Police Agency is calling for new laws to prevent the sale of stolen goods ...
They were lifted by a weaker dollar after Donald Trump called for lower interest rates and indicated that US trade tariffs ...
Prices initially rallied more than 1% on the London Metal Exchange, but pared gains alongside other metals as Chinese stock markets got off to the worst start to the year since 2016. European ...
Copper prices have had a strong start in 2025, rising more than 6% in the first six trading days of the year. Copper futures prices at COMEX climbed for the fourth consecutive trading day to ...