Is Copper Reversing Lower From Multi-Decade Price Highs?
Chris Kimble | Jul 14, 2021 10:40AM ET
The price of copper continues to be an indicator for the economic recovery, as well as emerging inflationary concerns.
We’ve seen copper prices rip higher over the past several months (similar to 2009/2010). On one hand, this is signalling (and underscoring) the economic recovery. On the other hand, it may also be signalling inflation.
With many active investors beginning to worry about inflation, today we look at a long-term monthly price chart of good ole Doc Copper.
As you can see, copper has been very strong since the coronavirus crash in 2020. That strength has taken it all the way back up to copper's 2011 highs and a band of resistance at the top of its 10-year trading range at (1).
This is a big test of resistance for copper. Thus far, price has reversed lower, and bears are trying to gain momentum for a steeper decline. But it’s still early. If bulls can turn prices back higher and breakout above (1), it will be bullish for copper, and support the inflation narrative. Stay tuned.
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