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Copper Prices Surge Amid Trade Uncertainties and Demand Rise

12/29/2025

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Copper prices rose to over $13,000 per ton on December 29, 2025, at the London Metal Exchange.
The move reflects uncertainties in United States trade policies and mining disruptions.
Analysts say demand rises with electrification and investment in renewable energy.
Fears of hoarding in the United States and China could tighten supply.
Markets expect prices to stabilize in 2026 as demand from artificial intelligence and renewable energy persists.

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Copper prices rose to over $13,000 per ton on December 29, 2025, at the London Metal Exchange.
The move reflects uncertainties in United States trade policies and mining disruptions.
Analysts say demand rises with electrification and investment in renewable energy.
Fears of hoarding in the United States and China could tighten supply.
Markets expect prices to stabilize in 2026 as demand from artificial intelligence and renewable energy persists.