Back to News
Market Impact: 0.35

Copper Crunch Worsens as Key Spread Heads for Highest Since 2021

Energy Markets & PricesCommodities & Raw MaterialsCommodity FuturesMarket Technicals & Flows

Spot copper is rising to levels above later-dated LME futures, putting the market into backwardation—typically a sign of a tightening physical supply squeeze. The divergence suggests near-term scarcities are worsening, which could support further upside in copper prices as traders position for continued shortness.

Analysis

Spot copper is rising to levels above later-dated LME futures, putting the market into backwardation—typically a sign of a tightening physical supply squeeze. The divergence suggests near-term scarcities are worsening, which could support further upside in copper prices as traders position for continued shortness.

AllMind AI Terminal

AI-powered research, real-time alerts, and portfolio analytics for institutional investors.

Request Demo

Market Sentiment

Overall Sentiment

mildly positive

Sentiment Score

0.15

Ticker Sentiment

TSTS0.00

More News