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Copper Heads Toward Record High on LME as Supply Tensions Build

Monday, August 17, 2026


Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange moved toward record highs as a key price spread widened to unusual levels. The three-month contract rose during a seven-week rally. The widened spread indicated tightness in near-term supply availability.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-17/copper-heads-toward-record-high-on-lme-as-supply-tensions-build

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