Your everyday devices and the energy that powers them rely heavily on a metal you might not think much about: copper. But with AI and green energy booming, copper's demand is soaring, leading to price surges that could surprisingly impact your wallet and the global economy.
Copper prices are hitting historic highs, driven by massive demand from new technologies.
The price of copper recently topped $11,000 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange, nearing its all-time record.