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Copper futures settle higher on Wednesday
Jul-24-2025
Copper futures settled higher on Wednesday after a long-awaited trade agreement between Japan and the United States stoked speculation of more deals as the August 1 deadline nears. Moreover, a weaker American currency as fresh criticism aimed at Chair Jerome Powell has reignited concerns about the Fed’s independence, also makes copper cheaper for holders of other currencies. 

Copper futures for September delivery gained $0.098 to settle at $5.8195 a pound on the Comex metals division of New York Mercantile Exchange. Copper on the London Metal Exchange was up by 0.11 percent at $9,930.50 a ton.
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