America's Copper Grab Is Powering a Record Surge in Prices — Even Though the World Has Plenty of It

America's copper grab is powering a record surge in prices — even though the world has plenty of it

Coils, coiled copper wires, lie on pallets in the wire plant at Aurubis AG.Marcus Brandt/picture alliance/Getty ImagesUS stockpiling is catapulting copper to record highs, even though global supply looks plentiful.Tariff fears and mine disruptions are igniting a rush into copper.AI hype and the energy transition are supercharging copper speculation.Copper prices have exploded to record highs again, not because the world is running out of the met…

Copper Prices Soar to Record $5.29/lb Amid AI Demand and Tariff Fears

As the world hurtles toward an era dominated by artificial intelligence and renewable energy, copper has emerged as a critical linchpin in global supply chains. Prices of the red metal have skyrocketed to record levels, defying expectations of a surplus and sparking intense debate among commodities traders, miners, and policymakers. Recent data shows copper trading at around $5.29 per pound as of mid-December 2025, a sharp climb from earlier in …

Hindustan Copper shares fall 2% following major rally amid record copper prices. Can metal’s surge sustain?

Menu Account Indian Stocks Portfolio (PMS) Unlisted Shares Mutual Fund USA Stocks ₿ Crypto Forex Bonds Fixed Deposit Real Estate Training Videos Equity Training Upstox Demo Intraday Demo MF Demo Shares of Hindustan Copper came under pressure on December 15, slipping as much as 2% to an intraday low of Rs 375, as investors booked profits after the stock’s sharp rally in the previous session. The shares had jumped 7% on Friday af…