Copper Predictions for the Year… Is there Demand?

Season 4, Episode 16: Welcome back to Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week Dr. Kuehl focuses on copper and what direction it’s heading in when related to our industry. ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 4, Episode 16 (6:49 in length), Dr. Kuehl gives his thoughts about the direction of copper in relation to our industry. An ASA member mentioned that commodity numbers were noted relatively flat, but they have had increases north of 20% in recent weeks.    What is copper heavily influenced by?     Has copper been reliable when it comes to investment?    Where is copper predominantly used? Is there a high demand?     Who is the largest consumer of copper?     Moving forward, where do we see copper production going?     What does the DRC have anything to do with copper?   Are we going to see secure copper activity?    What will the remainder of the year show with copper prices?Ask Dr. Kuehl a QuestionHave a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Bri Baresel at [email protected].