Doctor Copper Needs a Collar: Why Copper’s Surge Might Not Last, and How to Hedge It

Copper (HGH26) has a lot of smart features. But calling it a “doctor” is a bit too much for me. That’s the Wall Street slang for the commodity that is essential in industries such as construction, machinery, and electrical wiring. Copper has historically been highly correlated to the economy. Thus the nickname. It’s like it knows where things are trending. However, I’m starting to question that. More News from Barchart Today’s markets are so different from the ones that existed when Dr. Copper earned i ...