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Copper Futures

Editorial

Copper futures on COMEX are the benchmark copper futures contract within the base-metals segment of the COMEX complex.

What it is

Copper futures on COMEX provide exchange-traded exposure to the copper benchmark, often watched as an indicator of industrial metals demand and global industrial activity.

Session context

Copper futures trade in defined sessions with extended electronic access. Confirm the current trading hours, contract terms and holiday schedule on the official CME Group page before trading.

Source note

Contract specifications change over time. Always confirm current terms on the official exchange source linked on this page.

Sources: source  ·  Reviewed: 2026-08-20

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