Copper Falls to Three-Week Low on Flareup in US-Iran Fighting

Copper fell to a three-week low as renewed fighting in the Middle East heightened fears of faster inflation, higher interest rates, and slower economic growth. The move reflects a risk-off reaction in industrial commodities, with geopolitical tensions raising concerns about demand and the policy outlook. Impact is notable for metals markets, but the article does not indicate a broader systemic shock.

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Copper fell to a three-week low as renewed fighting in the Middle East heightened fears of faster inflation, higher interest rates, and slower economic growth. The move reflects a risk-off reaction in industrial commodities, with geopolitical tensions raising concerns about demand and the policy outlook. Impact is notable for metals markets, but the article does not indicate a broader systemic shock.