Copper falls as the London Metal Exchange halt cools a volatile week for metals
Copper falls sharply after an extremely volatile run on global metals markets this week. Prices had surged to historic highs, driven by speculative trading and strong demand narratives. Then, markets took a steep turn. On January 30, 2026, the London Metal Exchange (LME) delayed trading at the start of the session due to technical issues. That pause helped cool the intense volatility but also coincided with copper prices retreating from record peaks. What was once a rally turned into a notable drop as traders stepped back and investors reevaluated fundamentals.
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