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Copper on Fire! Deep Dive into Global Market Trends Q4/2026 SO OK TRADING : COPPER OUTLOOK | October 20, 2026

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Global Copper Market Outlook Q4/2026 : October 20, 2026 : SO OK TRADING
 
Copper Prices Surge to Historic Highs! In 2026, the global copper market continues to break records. On the London Metal Exchange (LME), cash settlement prices range between $14,500–$14,689/MT, while 3-month contracts trade at $14,400–$14,570/MT — the highest levels of the year. This reflects tight supply and strong demand from clean energy, electric vehicles (EVs), and smart infrastructure worldwide .

 
2026 Market Highlights

Peak Price: $14,850/MT (August)
Low Price: $11,878/MT (March)
COMEX Futures: $6.53–$6.57/lb (slightly down from September’s high of $6.89/lb)
Scrap Copper in Thailand: 415–430 THB/kg
 
Why Are Copper Prices Soaring?

Supply Deficit: Major miners like BHP and Codelco face declining output and lower ore grades
Negative TC/RC: Refining margins collapse, forcing smelters (especially in China) to cut production
U.S. Stockpiling: COMEX inventories surge past 710,000 MT as buyers rush to avoid tariffs
New Demand Drivers: AI data centers and EVs consume massive amounts of copper (an EV requires ~53.2 kg, double that of combustion vehicles)
 
Year-End Forecasts

Goldman Sachs: $14,700/MT
Citigroup & JPMorgan: $14,500–$15,000/MT
Trading Economics: Support at $6.65/lb, next target $7.00/lb
 
⚠️ Risks to Watch

China’s economic uncertainty: cautious buyers at high price levels
U.S. Federal Reserve policy: prolonged high interest rates may strengthen the dollar and temporarily pressure commodity prices
 
Industry Impacts

EVs & Batteries: Rising copper costs push automakers to accelerate aluminum substitution research
Renewable Energy & Power Grids: Solar and wind projects face budget overruns and delays due to soaring cable costs
 
✨ 2026 Copper Market: High-Level Volatility Prices are expected to remain volatile at elevated levels, with strong potential for another rally toward year-end. Any correction near $14,000/MT presents a strategic buying opportunity, as global supply deficits and megatrends like AI, EVs, and clean energy continue to position copper as the most critical strategic metal of the decade.

 
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