Copper’s unstoppable run! Prices at all-time highs. What is causing this increase, and will it continue into 2026?

Copper prices rose to new record highs in late 2025, supported by a confluence of macroeconomic tailwinds, supply and structural demand disruptions from electrification and AI-connected infrastructure.Benchmark LME three-month copper contracts repeatedly tested the $12,000 per tonne level, while Indian copper futures rose above Rs 1,240/kg. The January 30, 2026 futures contract was trading at […]