BusinessPhoto: Firstpost BusinessCopper Outperforms Gold in 2026 Amid Rising Industrial Demand
Copper has surged 15.8% in 2026 and over 30% in the past year, driven by demand from artificial intelligence, electricity infrastructure, and military modernization. In contrast, gold futures have dropped 4.11% year-to-date. This shift highlights copper's role in powering technological transformation, as it is essential for data centers, power networks, and defense, while gold remains a traditional safe-haven asset.
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