Copper Gains After Best Year Since 2009 on Tight Supply Outlook
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Copper prices rose on the first trading day of 2026, building on the metal's strongest annual gain since 2009, driven by expectations of a tighter supply outlook.
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Copper rose on the first trading day of 2026, after capping the biggest annual gain since 2009 on prospects for a tighter market.
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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 2, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.