Copper Eases from Record High

Trading Economics
2025.12.29 11:35
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Copper futures in the US dropped to $5.6 per pound after reaching record highs of $5.86, as markets reevaluated the recent price surge driven by supply concerns. The metal is projected to rise 8% this month and over 40% this year. Supply risks are heightened by the suspension of operations at Freeport-McMoRan's Grasberg mine and protests in Chile and Peru. Additionally, potential tariffs on copper by President Trump and strong demand from electrification technologies and AI infrastructure are influencing the market.