Dr. Copper Says the AI Boom Is Spreading Through the Real Economy
Copper hit a record on the London Metal Exchange as AI data center demand collided with tight mine supply and the best global factory data in years.
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Forget Trump’s Tariffs: Copper Is Facing a $400 Billion Problem Nobody Can Fix
Copper hits all-time high of $14,533/ton. Mine production drops, aging assets fail, and supply deficits push prices toward $15,000.
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