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LME Copper (3-month futures) trades above $14,500 per metric ton on December 31, 2026

Pending ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 14. July 2026 · Predicted for 31. December 2026 · Based on: Speculative

Probability

37%

LME Copper 3M traded at ~$13,914/ton on July 14, 2026 — near multi-year highs. Structural demand drivers: electrification (EVs, PV, wind), AI data center wiring, EM urbanization. Supply risks: recurring mine strikes in Chile and Peru, declining ore grades. Headwinds: Chinese property weakness, Hormuz crisis recession risk, potential US tariff expansion. Reaching $14,500 requires +4.2% over 5.5 months. No Polymarket quote; own estimate.

Data basis for this prediction

TradingEconomics: LME Kupfer ~13.914 USD/t (6,31 USD/lbs) am 14.07.2026
WestMetall / MacroMicro: LME Copper spot price history Juli 2026
LME Official: Copper spot 13.090–13.170 USD/t (Anfang Juli 2026, vor Anstieg)

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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