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Dr. Copper Says the AI Boom Is Spreading Through the Real Economy

Sep 8, 2026 · 09:13 AM ET· updated 2h ago
Dr. Copper Says the AI Boom Is Spreading Through the Real Economy

Copper hit a record on the London Metal Exchange as AI data center demand collided with tight mine supply and the best global factory data in years.

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Why It Matters

Copper prices hit their highest ever because AI computers need lots of it, and there's not enough copper being dug up right now. When people need more stuff from factories and mines can't keep up, it might mean the AI boom is helping the whole economy, not just tech companies.

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