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Copper price today

Today’s copper view with USD/lb snapshot, FX context, and an evidence-backed move summary.

Key facts (AI-ready)

Copper was above the prior validated observation by +2056.50%, a stronger upward move in the stored series. No same-day headlines were available for 2026-07-01, so this page does not infer a catalyst from later coverage. Recent headlines: RSS: 5 cheap U.S. cities to retire in — if you can deal with this one thing | RSS: My father-in-law passed away, leaving a house with tenants. Do I evict them?

Metric (USD / lb)
$13,542.821
24h move
+2056.50%
Last observation
Jul 1, 2026
Source & methodology
Source: History: FRED · PCOPPUSDM

Multi-horizon analysis

Rule-based short, medium, and long horizon read from the same validated series window. Headlines are context only, not proof of causality.

Short term
1d / 7d

Copper is still carrying short-term upside momentum, with +2,056.50% on the latest observation and +2,056.50% over 7 days.

No nearby headlines were available, so this short-term read is based on the verified series alone.

Window metrics
1d +2,056.50% · 7d +2,056.50%
Observed window
Jun 5, 2026, 9:39 PM -> Jul 1, 2026
Range high / low
$13,542.82 / $628.00
As of
Jul 1, 2026
Confidence
Medium
Medium term
30d / 90d

Copper is mixed in the medium-term window and still looks range-bound rather than directional.

The latest observation is sitting near the upper end of the recent range.

Window metrics
30d -0.07% · 90d +2,325.51%
Observed window
Apr 2, 2026 -> Jul 1, 2026
Range position
100%
Range high / low
$13,552.04 / $556.30
Confidence
High
$13,542.821
Spot snapshot · USD / lb
+2056.50%
Day metrics
$628.00 → $13,542.821
High $13,552.041
Low $435.45
As of 2026-07-01 (source series)
Converted spot (USD basis)

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USD / lb
$13,542.821
USD / kg
$29,856.809
CNY per lb
CN¥91,005.048
EUR per lb
€11,612.833
Intraday chart
Intraday · hub ranges 1D–1Y

Source: History: FRED · PCOPPUSDM

Source: History: FRED · PCOPPUSDMLast observation: Jul 1, 2026

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Price chartUSD / lb over time; tap, drag, or use arrow keys for date and price.$0$5,000$10,000Jun 4, 5 PMJun 5, 9 PMJul 1
Jul 1, 2026: $13,542.82 USD / lb
HighJul 1, 2026
$13,542.82
LowJun 5, 2026, 8:55 PM
$626.2
USD / lb · $626.2 $13,542.821
Today summary

Copper moved with the latest update while industrial demand headlines stayed mixed; treat short-term moves as liquidity-driven unless confirmed by multiple sources.

AI-ready summary

Likely drivers: industrial demand expectations, China activity signals, inventories, dollar tone, and positioning. Several factors can overlap in the same session.

FAQ teasers

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Why price moved

Macro and futures headlines below are third-party RSS items for context only—not trading advice.

Recent headlines
5 cheap U.S. cities to retire in — if you can deal with this one thingRSS · Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:35:00 GMTMy father-in-law passed away, leaving a house with tenants. Do I evict them?RSS · Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT‘My main goal is to help people’: I’m single, 74, with $10 million burning a hole in my pocket. What should I do?RSS · Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:01:00 GMT‘It’s the ultimate regifting’: My mom gave me a house. Should I transfer it back to her to reduce capital gains?RSS · Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:01:00 GMTDick’s Sporting Goods’ epic drop hits other footwear giants, as shoppers sour on retro sneakersRSS · Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:57:00 GMTAm I too old for Roth conversions? I’m 84 and my wife is 77. We have $8 million saved.RSS · Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:45:00 GMT
Source & methodology

Last successful price ingest (UTC): Aug 26, 2026, 12:36 AM

Primary / backup feed (this view)

Source: History: FRED · PCOPPUSDM

How we choose sources & cross-checks (home methodology) →

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