Gulf Energy Crisis Threatens $12,000 Copper Price Floor

Published: Mar 5, 2026 09:05

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Gulf energy crisis from Iran conflict could undermine copper’s $12,000 per tonne floor as inflation and real yields rise, pressuring bullish positioning.

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