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Copper spikes near $13,000 a ton as London catches up after holiday, tariff fears bite

Copper spikes near $13,000 a ton as London catches up after holiday, tariff fears bite

Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange surged to a record $12,960 a ton Monday before easing to $12,415 as trading resumed after a UK holiday. U.S. Comex futures and China’s copper contract also hit all-time highs, driven by tariff concerns and Beijing’s plan to limit capacity growth. Shipments into the U.S. have tightened supply elsewhere. LME copper is up about 41% this year.
29 December 2025
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Copper hits fresh records — Taseko Mines stock slips in premarket as traders eye Fed minutes

Copper hits fresh records — Taseko Mines stock slips in premarket as traders eye Fed minutes

Copper hit a record $12,960 a ton in London before paring gains, drawing attention to miners. Taseko Mines shares were indicated down 0.5% at $5.78 premarket after closing at $5.81. Traders are watching Tuesday’s Fed minutes for signals on 2026 rate cuts. Copper-heavy miners Freeport-McMoRan and Hudbay Minerals rose in early trading.
29 December 2025
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Freeport-McMoRan ends week higher as copper prices hit fresh records

Freeport-McMoRan ends week higher as copper prices hit fresh records

Freeport-McMoRan shares closed up 2.2% at $53.04 Friday as copper prices hit new highs in Shanghai and New York, with London trading shut for the holiday. Shanghai copper futures surged nearly 5% to approach 100,000 yuan a tonne, while New York’s Comex contract topped $5.90 a pound. Supply concerns rose after Freeport declared force majeure at its Indonesian mine following a fatal accident.
29 December 2025
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Silver’s record run pulls in amateur investors as gold and platinum hit new highs

Silver’s record run pulls in amateur investors as gold and platinum hit new highs

Spot silver surged 9% on Dec. 26 to a record $78.53 an ounce, outpacing gold and platinum, which also hit all-time highs. Traders cited expectations of U.S. rate cuts in 2026, a weaker dollar, and geopolitical tensions. Retail and industrial demand for silver jumped, with sales of physical silver up 150% year-on-year in December. Silver is up about 167% year-to-date.
29 December 2025
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Silver breaks $80 as Musk warns manufacturers face fallout from soaring metal prices

Silver breaks $80 as Musk warns manufacturers face fallout from soaring metal prices

Silver surged above $80 an ounce for the first time, Bloomberg reported, capping a record six-day rally. Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned manufacturers could be hit by the spike, citing silver’s role in industrial production. Analysts pointed to looming China export restrictions and expectations of U.S. rate cuts in 2026 as key factors. Gold and platinum also reached record highs this week, the Guardian said.
29 December 2025
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Global Stock Markets Today: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes, Oil Slump and Record Metals Set the Tone for Year-End Trading

Global Stock Markets Today: S&P 500 Near 7,000 as Fed Minutes, Oil Slump and Record Metals Set the Tone for Year-End Trading

U.S. stock markets are closed for the weekend after the Dow ended Friday at 48,710.97, the S&P 500 at 6,929.94, and the Nasdaq at 23,593.10. Trading volume was light, with about 10.22 billion shares changing hands versus a 20-day average of 15.98 billion. Investors await Fed meeting minutes and a possible announcement on the next Fed chair. The “Santa Claus rally” period continues through Jan. 5.
28 December 2025
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Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Watch: ASX 200 Set to Reopen Dec. 29 as Futures Hold Steady, Aussie Dollar Firms and Metals Stay Hot

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Watch: ASX 200 Set to Reopen Dec. 29 as Futures Hold Steady, Aussie Dollar Firms and Metals Stay Hot

The ASX reopens Monday after the Christmas and Boxing Day break, following a shortened session that saw the ASX 200 fall 0.4% but finish the week up 1.6%. Mining stocks outperformed as copper hit record highs and silver surged above $76 an ounce. The Australian dollar strengthened, and early closure is scheduled for Dec. 31 at 14:10 Sydney time. U.S. markets remain closed Sunday.
28 December 2025
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Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) Stock: Silver’s Record Run Fuels a Surge—Key Levels, NAV Discount, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) Stock: Silver’s Record Run Fuels a Surge—Key Levels, NAV Discount, and What to Watch Before Monday’s Open

Sprott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) closed Friday at $26.04, a -4.26% discount to its $27.20 net asset value, after silver surged to record highs above $77 per ounce. The trust holds 208.8 million ounces of silver with a total NAV of $16.61 billion. Silver’s rally accelerated amid rate-cut speculation and tight supply. PSLV’s structure allows direct exposure to physical bullion, with units redeemable for silver.
28 December 2025
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Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASX 200 Set to Reopen After Holiday Shutdown as Wall Street Holds Near Records and Metals Surge

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Update: ASX 200 Set to Reopen After Holiday Shutdown as Wall Street Holds Near Records and Metals Surge

The S&P/ASX 200 closed December 24 at 8,762.70, down 0.38% for the day but up 1.6% for the week, as miners outperformed and financials lagged. The ASX remains shut through the weekend after a shortened Christmas Eve session. U.S. markets ended Friday little changed, with major indexes near record highs. Silver surged 9% to a record $78.53 an ounce, while gold and platinum also hit new peaks.
27 December 2025
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Silver Price Nears $78 as Record-Breaking Rally Pulls Gold and Platinum to Fresh Highs

Silver Price Nears $78 as Record-Breaking Rally Pulls Gold and Platinum to Fresh Highs

Spot silver surged to a record $77.40 per ounce on December 26, up about 7.5% for the day and 167% year-to-date. Gold and platinum also hit new highs, with gold briefly reaching $4,549.71/oz and platinum above $2,454/oz. Analysts cited thin year-end liquidity, expectations of U.S. rate cuts, and a weaker dollar as key drivers. Silver’s rally outpaced all major assets in 2025.
26 December 2025
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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Surges as Copper Tests Fresh Records: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Surges as Copper Tests Fresh Records: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and What to Watch Next

Freeport-McMoRan shares rose 2%–3% to about $53 in midday New York trading Friday, nearing yearly highs as copper prices approached record levels. Copper traded near $11,952 per ton, up roughly 35% in 2025, driven by tight supply and demand from electrification and AI-linked infrastructure. U.S. markets saw thin, post-holiday trading with major indexes near record highs.
26 December 2025
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    May 1, 2026, 4:37 PM EDT. The U.S. government's interest payments have surged to $970 billion in 2025, surpassing national defense spending and raising concerns of increased money printing or "the big print." This scenario suggests rising inflation, potentially eroding the dollar's value. Fiscal experts project deficits above $2 trillion annually, limiting spending flexibility. Investors increasingly consider inflation-hedging assets. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Zcash (ZEC), and tokenized gold through Tether Gold (XAUT) offer protection. Bitcoin's capped supply combats inflation, Zcash provides privacy features, and tokenized gold represents tangible value. Allocating to these assets can help investors prepare for prolonged inflation pressures driven by U.S. fiscal dynamics.

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