Copper prices may be quoted in metric tons for large-scale industrial transactions, as global markets tend to trade in larger quantities. Some financial markets quote prices in currencies besides U.S.

Traders refer to the price of physical copper as the spot price. Because these transactions are for immediate delivery, they’re settled on the spot. Copper spot prices are typically quoted in pounds ...

With copper prices rising, South Dakotans may be looking in their garages and basements for unused copper to sell as scrap.

Copper prices hit a fresh all-time high above $12,000 a tonne in London and $5.60 a pound in Chicago this week, capping a ...

The global copper market is experiencing price volatility due to a combination of factors, including scrap shortages, US-China trade tensions, and policy changes in China. China's halt on US copper ...

New York and Shanghai were playing catchup on Friday after copper trading on the London Metal Exchange surged to a record ...

U.S. copper scrap traders said Friday, Jan. 9, the domestic market remained tight, though spreads to top-buyer China had widened with more material flowing into the market before the Asian New Year ...

The copper market has stabilized after a speculative rally and subsequent correction, with financial excesses cleaned up and fundamentals now driving prices. Positive copper premiums indicate improved ...

Copper has an intimate link with the economy given its use in the building and construction sector, power generation and transmission and manufacturing. Data centers for artificial intelligence and ...

LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - China's copper scrap imports have soared due to shortages of concentrate that is processed into refined metal used in the power and construction industries, but record high ...

COMEX copper futures have been in a bullish trend, making higher lows and higher highs since the low of 60.40 cents per pound ...