
Copper is no longer just an industrial metal. In 2025, its powerful price rally turned into one of the most closely watched stories across global commodity markets, capturing the attention of traders, institutional investors, and speculators alike.

Copper is no longer just an industrial metal. In 2025, its powerful price rally turned into one of the most closely watched stories across global commodity markets, capturing the attention of traders, institutional investors, and speculators alike.

Source: Dreamstime | Author: Waingro
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The price of copper reached a 17-month bottom, falling to $350 for 100lb, continuing the decline from the previous quarter and fuelling investors’ fears of an upcoming recession.