Copper Prices Rise on Geopolitical Risks

Copper prices ended the week higher, driven by uncertainties surrounding US-Iran talks and rising geopolitical risks. Markets are assessing the potential impact of these developments on commodity prices. Rising geopolitical tensions have pushed investors toward safe-haven assets, while also causing price increases in industrial metals like copper. Analysts note that news flow related to Iran could continue to support copper prices in the short term. After a volatile week, copper posted a notable gain particularly on the last trading day of the week. Experts attribute this movement largely to geopolitical factors, stating that the underlying supply-demand balance has not yet signaled such a shift. This is not investment advice.