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This is your Daily Copper Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.

Welcome to the Daily Copper Price Tracker, your go-to podcast for all the latest copper price updates and market insights. I’m Vanessa Clark, and today is Friday, October seventeenth, two thousand twenty-five. Whether you’re a trader, investor, or just curious about the role copper plays in the global economy, I’m here to make sense of everything that’s moving the world’s favorite industrial metal.

Let’s start with the most pressing question—what’s the current price of copper? As of today’s close, copper on the London Metal Exchange is trading around ten thousand five hundred sixty dollars per metric ton, or about four dollars ninety-four cents per pound. That’s a slight dip from yesterday, reflecting a modest drop of zero point one percent according to Trading Economics and consistent with other major market sources. On the COMEX, copper ended the week at about four dollars ninety-three cents a pound, up nearly one point seven percent for the week. Despite some midweek choppiness, copper prices have seen a solid thirteen percent jump compared to where we were this time last year.

Now, you might be wondering—what’s driving these copper price movements right now? Copper’s dip today is tied to growing concerns about US credit markets, after regional bank shares tumbled and ignited worries about loan quality and economic growth. These kinds of macroeconomic jitters always ripple into commodities like copper because the metal is considered a barometer of global economic strength. When investors get nervous, we see prices slide as riskier assets get sold off, even if the longer-term fundamentals remain strong.

But the big picture is far from simple. The demand for copper is still surging, especially from the clean energy transition. As electric vehicles, renewable power, and updated grid infrastructure multiply worldwide, copper’s role has never been bigger. According to industry research, copper demand from energy transition sectors is seeing annual growth rates north of eleven percent—dwarfing the traditional uses like construction and electronics. For example, the average battery-electric car now uses more than three times as much copper as a regular gasoline vehicle. Multiply that by the massive surge in EV sales and wind and solar installations, and you have a recipe for ongoing demand growth that’s structural, not just cyclical.

Supply, on the other hand, continues to struggle. Major producers like Chile and Indonesia are battling with falling ore grades, operational hiccups, and longer approval times for new mines. The International Copper Study Group reported a global deficit of about four hundred thousand tonnes last year, meaning we’re using more copper than we’re pulling out of the ground. That imbalance helps prop up prices over the long term, even when we get short-term sell-offs.

So, what should you watch in the days ahead? Keep an eye on global economic news, especially US credit markets and any announcements about trade relations between China and the United States. Political headlines have been shifting sentiment fast—just this week, more positive news about trade talks helped copper recover from sharper losses. At the same time, fundamentals like supply constraints and green energy investments remain the long-term drivers to watch.

For those trading or investing in copper, volatility is likely to stick around. With forecasts pointing to prices between nine thousand and twelve thousand dollars per ton into next year, there’s no shortage of opportunity—but also plenty of risk. Make sure you stay updated, stay diversified, and as always, consult with a pro before making big moves.

That wraps up today’s episode of the Daily Copper Price Tracker. I’m Vanessa Clark, and it’s been a pleasure catching you up on the copper market’s latest twists and turns. If you found today’s podcast helpful, be sure to subscribe and join me again tomorrow for another look at the news and numbers that matter. Thanks for listening, and have a copper-bright day!

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