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title: "Copper Prices Drop to One-Week Low Amid Inflation and Rate Hike Expectations"
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description: "Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange have dropped to a one-week low due to inflation and anticipated interest rate hikes, which have bolstered the U.S. dollar. Morgan Stanley warns of a critical shortage in scrap copper supply, raising concerns about future price support."
datetime: "2026-05-15T15:44:54.000Z"
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# Copper Prices Drop to One-Week Low Amid Inflation and Rate Hike Expectations

Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange have fallen to their lowest level in a week, driven by inflationary pressures and expectations of interest rate hikes that have strengthened the U.S. dollar. According to Jin10, Morgan Stanley has issued a warning about a critical shortage in scrap copper supply. The tightening supply raises questions about whether it can support copper prices in the near future.

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