Why the Copper Squeeze May Reward This Mining Stock More Than Nvidia

NewsMon, 17 Aug 2026 10:29:49 UTC2 hours ago
Why the Copper Squeeze May Reward This Mining Stock More Than Nvidia

As an AI-fueled supply squeeze grips copper, Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is emerging as the standout among copper stocks.

The largest US copper miner trades near $66.50 after a sharp year-to-date run, its chart is showing a bullish continuation pattern that points toward $87, and Wall Street still rates it a Strong Buy. Behind the setup sits a simple idea, that the AI boom needs far more copper than the market can supply.

Freeport YTD Price Action: Yahoo Finance

What Is Driving the Squeeze?

The squeeze is severe and current. Copper hit an all-time high on COMEX on August 12, while the London Metal Exchange front-month spread blew out to a $370-a-ton premium, the widest since 2021, with inventories down for 42 straight days.

Read from Source ยท beincrypto.com ↗
This content is automatically aggregated. Full credit goes to the original publisher (beincrypto.com).

Related