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backwardation

Coverage of backwardation in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 14 · 10:56 UTCMost recent: Aug 14 · 10:56 UTC
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Coppertopic1London Metal Exchangeorganization1Spot copper pricestopic1later-dated futurestopic1
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  • BUSINESSAug 14 · 10:56 UTCBLOOMBERG
    Copper Crunch Worsens as Key Spread Heads for Highest Since 2021

    Copper spot prices are currently surging above later-dated futures, a condition known as backwardation. This situation was observed on the London Metal Exchange and is described as a hallmark of a deepening squeeze on supply.