Copper may no longer be a good economic indicator, because of Trump’s global trade war - MarketWatch
1. Copper prices surged past $5 per pound due to supply concerns. 2. U.S. imports account for 45% of copper demand, heavily influenced by tariffs. 3. Copper’s economic indicator status is obscured by trade war impacts. 4. China's higher demand boosts copper's outlook amid supply shortages. 5. Speculative positions remain low, indicating cautious investor sentiment on tariffs.