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China’s Copper Squeeze Deepens as Buyers Scramble for Spot Metal

Bloomberg Markets·November 5, 2026·1 min read

Copper buyers in China are scrambling for physical metal, with spot premiums soaring as supplies tighten sharply in the world’s biggest consumer. The squeeze deepens amid strong demand and constrained supply, pushing buyers to pay higher prices for immediate delivery.

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