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Copper prices hit record high amid AI demand and US tariff fears · 1 source tracked

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Copper prices have reached a new record high on the London Metal Exchange, driven by fears of potential US tariffs and increased demand from AI infrastructure development. Analysts anticipate prices will remain high in the short term, as buyers stockpile the metal ahead of anticipated trade restrictions. This has led to a significant divergence in global inventories, with stockpiles rising in the US while decreasing on the LME and Shanghai exchanges. AI

IMPACT Increased demand for copper due to AI infrastructure build-up is contributing to record prices and supply chain concerns.

RANK_REASON Commodities price surge driven by geopolitical and industry demand factors. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Copper prices hit record high amid AI demand and US tariff fears · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xinyi Wu ·

    Copper rally sets record price on LME as US tariff fears fuel ‘scramble’ for stockpiles

    Copper prices have surged to an all-time high on the London Metal Exchange (LME) amid anticipations of potential US tariffs and a tightening supply crunch, with analysts expecting prices to remain elevated in the short term. Benchmark three-month copper futures closed at US$14,51…

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