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Copper price to struggle

The price of copper has been trading in a fairly narrow range in the last few weeks, but is still significantly higher than at the start of 2016. In this Metals Watch, we discuss the main drivers of the price of copper, with a particular focus on the demand dynamics, and what they mean for prices.

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