Copper
Investigation against the Fed weakens dollar and lifts gold to record
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The US Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation against Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, raising fears over the central bank's independence and shaking global markets. The dollar fell to lows as gold hit a new all-time high. In Chile, the Ipsa reached a record driven by copper.
Building on its strong start to 2026, copper prices hit new highs on January 6, surpassing US$6 per pound on New York Comex and US$13,000 per ton on London Metal Exchange amid supply tightness and robust demand. Chile benefits fiscally, but experts caution on volatility.
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Copper prices opened 2026 at historical highs, trading at US$5.7 per pound, according to the Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco). This marks a 0.54% increase from the end of 2025 and occurs amid declining global inventories. The metal, essential for the energy transition and artificial intelligence, keeps boosting Chile's exports.
Anglo American and Teck Resources have agreed to a $50 billion merger in the copper sector. The deal aims to create a major player in global mining.