https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/copper-heads-toward-record-high-on-lme-as-supply-tensions-buildContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/copper-heads-toward-record-high-on-lme-as-supply-tensions-buildhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/copper-heads-toward-record-high-on-lme-as-supply-tensions-build#u44736Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:50:29 +0000Copper prices are holding near record levels on the London Metal Exchange as supply tensions build. Analysts suggest the current rally may be in its early stages, coinciding with a broader bull market for critical minerals. Market volatility is currently driven by anticipation of a bidding war for copper held in London warehouses and speculation regarding upcoming U.S. tariff policies under the Trump administration. China is also reportedly leveraging its critical minerals arsenal, adding further pressure to global supply chains.Why it mattersCopper is a primary industrial metal essential for