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This is your Daily Copper Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.
Welcome back to the Daily Copper Price Tracker. I am your host, Vanessa Clark, and today is Tuesday, November eighteenth, twenty twenty-five. Whether you are an investor, a manufacturer, or just fascinated by the world of commodities, this podcast is your source for the most up-to-date copper price news, market trends, and practical insights.
Let’s dive right into the numbers. As of this afternoon, the front month COMEX copper contract settled at four point nine six two five dollars per pound. This marks a decline of about three point seven five cents from yesterday, or around zero point seven five percent—a fourth consecutive session in the red. To put this in perspective, copper is now down eleven of the past fourteen trading days and has hit its lowest settlement value since early November. Looking back, copper is still up over twenty-four percent from its lowest level at the start of this year, but it is currently sitting nearly fifteen percent below the record high of five point seven nine five dollars that we saw back in July. So, despite the recent selloff, we are still in positive territory compared to twelve months ago, with copper prices up about twenty percent year-over-year.
Internationally, the three-month forward contract on the London Metal Exchange wrapped up the day around ten thousand six hundred eighty-two dollars per metric ton, also marking a decline. The LME price has now pulled back about four and a half percent from its peak at the end of October. According to multiple market reports, supply fears that drove those record highs have eased for now, and the backwardation—meaning near-term contracts are actually trading at a discount—suggests no acute physical shortage in the immediate term.
Now, what is behind the recent price weakness? A big catalyst is the global economic outlook and, most specifically, U.S. interest rate policy. Trader sentiment has soured thanks to fading expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December. Investors are anxious over mixed economic data, especially around employment and inflation, and a stronger U.S. dollar has made dollar-denominated commodities like copper more expensive for buyers using other currencies. Reports out of Beijing also note that Chinese policy could be targeting the copper refining sector, which may impact demand or shift trade flows in the coming months.
Longer term, though, analysts remain relatively optimistic for copper. The International Copper Study Group just shifted their supply outlook from a projected surplus to a deficit for the coming year, meaning demand—fueled by electric vehicles, AI-powered data centers, and growth in renewable energy—is outpacing new supply coming online. This fundamental support is why, even with short-term corrections, copper prices could see new highs in twenty twenty-six and beyond.
So, what does this mean for you? If you are a manufacturer or business owner, it could be an opportunity to lock in longer-term supply contracts or hedge your exposure. If you are an investor, these sharp pullbacks might present buying opportunities—just remember that copper is not immune to volatility and is deeply tied to the health of the broader global economy. It is always wise to balance any copper investment with good diversification.
That wraps up today’s Daily Copper Price Tracker. Thanks for joining me, Vanessa Clark, for your daily dose of copper commodity updates. If you find this podcast helpful, please subscribe and leave a review. Come back tomorrow for more up-to-the-minute news and actionable analysis. Until next time, stay informed, stay curious, and keep tracking those copper prices.
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