Copper Price Falls On Muted China Retail And In... ✦ < VALIDATED >

As of April 28, 2026, copper prices fell to approximately $5.92–$5.94 per pound, driven by muted Chinese economic data and declining physical demand. Despite the decline, prices remain up roughly 23% year-over-year, supported by long-term demand from AI data centers and the energy transition. Read more on the copper market analysis at Trading Economics .