In a September 16, 2025, Barchart article on copper prices, I concluded with the following: Time will tell if copper futures can reach the $5 per pound level again before the end of 2025. Meanwhile, ...

Copper prices may be quoted in metric tons for large-scale industrial transactions, as global markets tend to trade in larger quantities. Some financial markets quote prices in currencies besides U.S.

Buying copper on price corrections has been rewarding for nearly 25 years, and this trend is expected to continue in 2025. Falling U.S. rates, climate change initiatives, and China's economic stimulus ...

Traders refer to the price of physical copper as the spot price. Because these transactions are for immediate delivery, they’re settled on the spot. Copper spot prices are typically quoted in pounds ...

If there's one market that's becoming increasingly difficult to ignore, it's copper. For years, it's been treated as just another industrial metal: useful, cyclical, and largely overlooked. But ...

President Donald Trump last night announced a 50% tariff on copper imports, driving New York futures to a record high. Copper in the US is up more than 40% so far this year, with prices continuing to ...