Copper (Doctor Copper)
An industrial base metal that is often seen as a proxy for global economic health due to its widespread use in manufacturing and construction.
Market Impact
RISING / BULLISH
Signs of robust global industrial activity. Positive for growth-oriented sectors.
FALLING / BEARISH
Signals potential slowdown in global CAPEX and manufacturing. Precursor to economic weakness.
Context 2026
With the massive expansion of AI data centers and electrification, Copper is now the 'Oil of the Digital Age'.
OmniMetric Relevance
Medium. Functions as a 'Real Economy Thermal Energy' indicator in the Commodities stack.