Copper Price Today (Dec. 15, 2025, 3:30 PM EST): Copper Holds Near $5.42/lb as LME Prices Stay Close to Record Highs and 2026 Forecasts Shift
COMEX copper futures traded near $5.42 per pound Monday afternoon, up 1.1% on the day, while LME three-month copper rose 1.4% to $11,678 per metric ton. Copper hit a record $11,952 per ton Friday before retreating. A weaker dollar and short covering supported prices, but China’s slowing factory output and falling home prices limited gains.