There is a faster way to read the U.S. economy than reading the economic data. Look at the price of copper. The metal has ...

The copper price is just below a new high but could go higher, BMO said.

As aluminum prices soar, copper is telling a different story for the HVAC and sheet metal industries – one marked by uncertainty and stubborn volatility. Once hailed as an economic barometer, “Dr.

(Bloomberg) — Copper spreads are spiking in a signal that physical supplies remain tight despite global economic headwinds. The premium for cash copper over three-month futures on the London Metal ...

Copper is waving a red flag. "Recent movements in copper inventories highlight the lack of significant demand for the metal, particularly in the ever important Chinese market," analysts at BMI ...