Copper Resumes Losses as Iran War Continues to Batter Metals

S&P Global warns the race for artificial intelligence and rising defense spending will intensify a projected copper shortage as producers struggle to expand capacity. The study signals upward pressure on copper prices and supply-chain stress for miners, manufacturers and downstream users, creating sector-level implications for commodities and industrials.

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S&P Global warns the race for artificial intelligence and rising defense spending will intensify a projected copper shortage as producers struggle to expand capacity. The study signals upward pressure on copper prices and supply-chain stress for miners, manufacturers and downstream users, creating sector-level implications for commodities and industrials.