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2025-03-26

Nah bs... It's a scaremongering tactic.. As always legacy media.

Copper Prices Hit a Record. What It Says About a Recession

Copper prices are often a good recession indicator -- but Donald Trump's tariffs mean it might be time to stop putting much stock in them.The malleable metal, used in everything from buildings to cars

Copper Prices Hit a Record. What It Says About a Recession

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