Copper (LME 3-month contract) trades above USD 13,000 per tonne on 22 July 2026
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Published on 18. July 2026
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Predicted for 22. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
LME Copper (3M) at ~$13,298/t ($6.24/lb) on July 18, near historic highs. Support from Chinese infrastructure demand, US electrification spending, and constrained supply from Chile/Peru. A drop below $13,000 requires -2.3% in four trading days — structurally unlikely but possible on USD strength or China PMI miss. No direct Polymarket market.
Data basis for this prediction
- LME Kupfer 3M: ~13.298 USD/t / 6,24 USD/lb (Money Metals / Investing.com, 18. Juli 2026)
- LME Copper Markets – Angebotsengpass Chile/Peru Q2 2026 (LME, 2026)
- Kupfer-Wochenentwicklung: stabil bis leicht positiv – US-Infrastrukturnachfrage (Metal Charts, 18. Juli 2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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