Copper Surging Amidst Risk-On Wave
Copper Pushing Higher Again
Copper prices continue their recent hot streak today with the futures market now tracking its fourth consecutive day in the green. The move comes amidst a weakening in USD as a result of rising optimism around US/Iran peace prospects. Despite talks failing over the weekend, risk markets remain I good spirits today reassured by news that the two sides remain in communication and negotiations will continue. There were fears that breakdown in talks would lead to a fresh US military assault but in the absence of that, risk assets are clearly displaying relief. USD has seen heavy selling as traders turn away from safe-haven assets and move back into higher yielding prosects.
Two-Way Risks Around Iran Peace Prospects
Looking ahead, traders will be monitoring in coming news flow with any positive headlines likely to further encourage better risk appetite, driving copper higher. In particular, any news that the Strait of Hormuz has be reopened will be a big boost for copper prices, sending energy prices lower and improving global trade expectations. With USD and energy prices set to fall further if negotiations strike a positive note and the chance of a proper peace deal looks more likely, copper prices should continue higher near-term. The caveat to this outlook, of course, is that if tensions rise again and talks fall apart properly (marked by a fresh US military attack on Iran) this swill see the current dynamic reversing sharply, sending copper prices lower again as USD rebounds on renewed safe-haven demand and higher oil prices.
Technical Views
Copper
The reversal higher in copper has seen the market breaking back above the bull trend line from 2025 lows and back above the 5.8550 level. Price is now fast approaching a test of the 6.1090 resistance which has proved a major price cap this year. Below. 5.8550 remains the key support with the bull outlook intact while prices holds atop that level.
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