Copper remains a point of contention for market observers, with analysts at Citi projecting continued weakness throughout the summer months. While fading tariff impacts offer a glimmer of potential recovery, any meaningful rebound hinges on the Federal Reserve adopting a more dovish monetary policy by September.

Beyond market mechanics, the industrial landscape faces a fresh legal challenge. New York’s attorney general has launched a lawsuit against a coalition of major agricultural and chemical producers, including 3M and DuPont de Nemours. The state alleges these firms intentionally misled consumers regarding the health risks associated with toxic chemicals found in their products.