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Copper Heads for Weekly Loss as High Energy Costs Limit Demand

2 sources · first seen 09:37 2 Oct · updated 11:11 2 Oct

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Copper prices and supply outlook

Deutsche Bank said copper prices could rise another 50%, citing historically low inventories, US stockpiling and constrained mine supply, and warned supplies to users could be exhausted by 2028. High energy costs are limiting demand as copper heads for a weekly loss.

Friday, 2 October

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BloombergCopper Heads for Weekly Loss as High Energy Costs Limit Demand09:37MoneycontrolCopper heads for weekly loss as high energy costs limit demand11:11