Nearby COMEX copper futures were trading at $5.016 per pound on November 17, while the three-month LME forward was at $10,852 per metric ton. In mid-December 2025, the futures were over $5.40 per ...

My January 20, 2026, Barchart quarterly report on the base metals sector highlighted LME copper forwards and COMEX copper futures, which posted gains of over 41% in 2026. I concluded the report with ...