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title: "Copper's Physical Tightness Is Overpowering Macro Uncertainty"
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description: "Authored by Michael Ball, Bloomberg macro strategist,Copper’s physical tightness will continue to outweigh macro uncertainty, with Chinese and LME inventories shrinking and US tariff policy hanging over the market."
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# Copper's Physical Tightness Is Overpowering Macro Uncertainty

*Authored by Michael Ball, Bloomberg macro strategist,*

Copper’s physical tightness will continue to outweigh macro uncertainty, with Chinese and LME inventories shrinking and US tariff policy hanging over the market.

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> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**