Copper: live price
Copper is seen as a barometer of the world economy because construction and electronics both consume it. Priced per pound.
Copper price history
What moves the price of copper
Copper is called Dr. Copper because its demand follows the health of the global economy: construction, power grids, electric vehicles and electronics all use it. China is the largest consumer, so its growth and policy matter a lot.
Supply depends on a small number of mines, which makes disruptions and strikes visible in the price.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Copper?
Copper is trading at 6.66 USD, +0.11% from the previous close. Data is from Yahoo Finance and is delayed.
How has Copper performed over the last year?
Over the last 12 months Copper rose 31.48%, year to date it is +18.09%, over 5 years +52.21%.
What are the 52-week high and low of Copper?
Over the last 52 weeks Copper ranged between 4.92 USD and 6.83 USD.
What moves the price of Copper?
Copper is seen as a barometer of the world economy because construction and electronics both consume it. Priced per pound.
Data: Yahoo Finance, delayed. Past performance does not guarantee future results. For information only, not investment advice.
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