Copper hits record high as supply tightens and demand surges

Copper futures rose above $6.71 per pound on Friday, setting a new all-time high, driven by tightening global supply, surging demand from AI data center buildouts, tariff-related positioning, and the DRC's ban on copper concentrate exports. Copper is up over 50% in the past year and +19% YTD, outperforming gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

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