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Copper is outshining gold this year. Investors say the rally can survive an AI correction

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Copper is up 15.8% in 2026 as investors point to AI, grid and national security demand, tight supply and tariff-driven U.S. stockpiles.

Latest closeGold $4,157.80 ▲0.4%|Copper $6.544 ▼0.8%

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