Copper Surges Fueled by AI and Defense
Copper prices have outperformed gold since the beginning of the year, achieving gains of nearly 16%. This is due to strong demand from the artificial intelligence sectors, updates to electricity grids, defense expenditures, and concerns over the United States potentially imposing tariffs on refined copper starting in 2027. Market experts in metals confirm that production deficits and rising demand—especially amid declining Chinese inventories—support the continued upward trend in prices, with the likelihood that copper will remain a strategic metal for national security and technological infrastructure.
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