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Copper futures pull back as Chile and Peru supply risks build

Copper futures slipped on Monday as supply risks in Chile and Peru, combined with shifting Chinese demand, tested the metal's energy-transition narrative. Markets are closely watching production disruptions in the two countries.

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Copper futures declined on Monday as investors began pricing in potential supply disruptions in Chile and Peru, the two countries that play a central role in global copper production.

Shifting demand signals from China also contributed to the price move, testing the metal's longer-term demand narrative tied to the global energy transition. Analysts said near-term supply concerns are overshadowing the broader bullish outlook for now.

Market participants continue to watch upcoming mining output data from Chile and Peru, along with demand signals from China. Copper's direction is likely to keep hinging on developments in the two producer nations.

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