{
  "id": 6281619,
  "title": "Copper: Record prices and Chile supply issues – Commerzbank",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/copper-record-prices-and-chile-supply-issues-commerzbank",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-08T13:57:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/copper-record-prices-and-chile-supply-issues-commerzbank-202609081357"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Commerzbank's Norman Liebke notes that the LME 3-month Copper price has reached a record high of over USD 14,530 per ton, driven by robust demand in the US and potential import tariffs. Chilean exports, which make up about a quarter of global mine output, have been negatively impacted by weather-related disruptions, port issues, and operational challenges, causing a 14% decline in August compared to the previous month and a 3.2% drop from the previous year. Despite higher average copper prices, Chile's weaker exports are contributing to the elevated copper price level.",
  "summary": "Commerzbank’s Norman Liebke highlights that LME 3‑month Copper has set a new all‑time high above USD 14,530 per ton, supported by strong US demand and anticipated import tariffs.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "FXStreet",
        "title": "Copper hits record highs amid US tariffs and supply concerns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/copper-hits-record-highs-amid-us-tariffs-and-supply-concerns",
        "published": "2026-09-08T11:16:38.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}