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Copper Prices Surge Amid Supply Concerns and Demand Boost
3/25/2025
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- Copper prices approached record highs, hitting $5.12 per pound in New York amid tariff concerns and limited supply.
- U.S. tariff anticipation has spurred imports, with 500,000 tonnes currently en route, surpassing normal levels.
- Analysts forecast a global copper supply deficit of 320,000 tonnes this year due to mining underinvestment.
- China's economic stimulus is projected to boost copper demand, impacting global pricing trends.
