Copper Pricing Disconnect Emerges Between Financial Flows and Fundamentals

Published: Mar 30, 2026 09:57

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Copper prices surged earlier in 2026 amid strong speculative inflows and rising futures positioning. However, physical demand has lagged, and inventories continue to build, creating a growing disconnect between financial pricing and real market fundamentals.

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