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Copper prices hit a record high Tuesday due to concerns over potential U.S. tariffs and supply problems amid surging demand for AI data-center infrastructure.

Copper prices hit record highs on tariff-driven stockpiling and AI data center demand, benefiting Freeport-McMoRan, Southern Copper, and BHP, though analysts warn of a tariff-related policy premium.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.37% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.67%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.10%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.30%, and September E-mini...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.89%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.44%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:FCX, XETRA:FPMB) reported stronger-than-expected second quarter 2026 results on Thursday, with earnings and revenue topping Wall Street expectations, although shares edged about 2% lower as investors weighed a slightly reduced near-term copper sales outlook. The...

The copper miner posted better-than-expected earnings as favorable prices boosted the copper mining giant’s financials.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.60%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.97%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.28%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The copper price rally continued early Tuesday morning, then lost momentum, amid hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal, easing dollar and market positioning for a near-term decision on expanding Trump tariffs on the red metal. Mining stocks including BHP Group, Rio Tinto, Anglo American and Teck Resources trade near buy points, as does the United States Copper Index Fund, a copper stock ETF. The price of copper briefly rallied within 4% of an all-time high as markets brace for potential Trump tariffs news later this month, with demand already outpacing supply.

Rare earth stocks and copper plays are flashing buy signals or close to it amid multiple catalysts. MP Materials and USA Rare Earth are both near buy points, as is S&P 500 copper giant Freeport-McMoRan. The copper price has rallied near an all-time high as markets brace for potential Trump tariffs news, with demand already outpacing supply.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.24%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.54%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.26%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.06%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.74%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.77%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...